Teacher turned columnist. A retired elementary school teacher who writes about life. My weekly newspaper column is entitled “Where We Are.” Slices of daily life. A little nostalgia. A little wishfulness. A little adventure.
Mother turned Gran. Two children and eight grandchildren. Being a Gran is so much fun and I often write about my Grands.
Small town girl turned small town woman. Still learning and still smiling and still married to the same man. I read books, make a good pot of vegetable soup, bake corn light bread, knit scarves, eat lunch with friends, mend the Grands’ sleeping stuffies, drive a black mini-van, play Words with Friends, cheer for my favorite sports teams, and vote in every election. Just like the lady who lives next door.
Susan Writes 
I love your column, it’s the best part of the paper all week. The one this week about moving brings back memories of my grandparents place. I hated so bad when it was sold. Everything changed I remembered all those great memories and trees that were climbed ponds that were skated upon.
Thank-you
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It’s those memories that can never be moved! You’ve got them forever. Thanks for reading my column.
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Susan, I read your column every week and always enjoy it but I especially enjoyed today’s column, November 8, 2017. I’m 70 years old, happy, and very blessed. But sometimes I forget to enjoy every “stage” of my life. Thank you for reminding me.
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Hi, can you email me? Rramsay2@vols.utk.edu
Paul Burtram is believed to be my great grandfather. We believe that Paul had an affair with my great grandmother, Nettie. We wold like to know more about Paul. Thank you!
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