World War II – Under the Magnolia Tree

#shelterathome, #shelteringinplace, Spirituality, World Health Organization, World War II

Social distance shaming

April 21, 2020July 8, 2022 maflake

I'm in the angry stage. I've gone through different feelings these past weeks, much like the stages of grief. I'm over the initial denial and panic phase. I've had times of sadness and depression but also peaceful times of acceptance enjoying the solitude. Like going through a time of trauma, the stages circle around and… Continue reading Social distance shaming

Clemson University, Football, Uncategorized, World War II

GI’s and Gridirons

December 30, 2015January 2, 2016 maflake

For many Americans, the end of summer means one thing - football! No one loved football more than my father, Jim Austell. But in August of 1945, he was stationed in post-war Germany and had just experienced the most defining months of his life. Football was not on his mind. As a young lieutenant in… Continue reading GI’s and Gridirons