From the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley – This was not a surprise to me but it is one of those things that you are never ready to accept. This is the letter I wrote to her daughter Mary Brooks today. Rest in peace “Mom” you can never be replaced. Love, peace and […]

From the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Now and then you do get to see something that makes you smile and tear up. Take a minute and read this story and watch this You Tube. And thanks to all the young men who participated – you will never forget this one moment […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Okay all my liberal, progressive friends I have tried to hold my voice on the election of BHO and this “Congress” but today enough is enough. You have stopped just meddling – I mean geez imagine BHO and this Congress owning a […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Okay all my liberal, progressive friends I have tried to hold my voice on the election of BHO and this “Congress” but today enough is enough. You have stopped just meddling – I mean geez imagine BHO and this Congress owning a […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]

UPDATE: I was mistaken. The ceremony was Friday not Saturday and my friend Rachel Vickery was kind enough to send a photo to reassure me there was a crowd. My apologies for jumping to an inappropriate conclusion based on lack of sufficient data. Dr. D. From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on […]

UPDATE: I was mistaken. The ceremony was Friday not Saturday and my friend Rachel Vickery was kind enough to send a photo to reassure me there was a crowd. My apologies for jumping to an inappropriate conclusion based on lack of sufficient data. Dr. D. From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Now let me be perfectly clear I was trained by the military to be a sniper but not by the Navy experts. However, I could not be prouder of these guys so I will do no bashing at this time. Go Navy! […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Now let me be perfectly clear I was trained by the military to be a sniper but not by the Navy experts. However, I could not be prouder of these guys so I will do no bashing at this time. Go Navy! […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Easter was always a special time of the year for my Mother. Being a good southern cook and loving blooming flowers of spring time, she always looked forward to laying out a big dinner spread and having all her family over to […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Easter was always a special time of the year for my Mother. Being a good southern cook and loving blooming flowers of spring time, she always looked forward to laying out a big dinner spread and having all her family over to […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — As many of you know I was raised by my Great Aunt Anzie. Aunt Anzie was a full-bloodied Cherokee old maid of a woman whom I cherished deeply and still do. A large woman with long gray and white hair that she […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — As many of you know I was raised by my Great Aunt Anzie. Aunt Anzie was a full-bloodied Cherokee old maid of a woman whom I cherished deeply and still do. A large woman with long gray and white hair that she […]

Ty Edwards and his kids prior to his injury From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Without much detail but to bring you up-to-speed, Lt. Col. Ty Edwards was with a group that was attacked while he was serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. Being the brave leader he […]

Ty Edwards and his kids prior to his injury From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Without much detail but to bring you up-to-speed, Lt. Col. Ty Edwards was with a group that was attacked while he was serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. Being the brave leader he […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — When God created dogs and bunny rabbits she must have had a smile on her face. Sending you our blessings and best wishes that on this special holy day for Christians that you find the time to enjoy all of God’s creations […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — When God created dogs and bunny rabbits she must have had a smile on her face. Sending you our blessings and best wishes that on this special holy day for Christians that you find the time to enjoy all of God’s creations […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — So, we thought that we had problems with deer in the South. Imagine if you find yourself waking up to look out to the front yard and see these fellows. Magnificant creatures. Rocky Mountain Elk simply don’t like folks taking over their […]