An elderly black woman with long braided hair adorned with roses, sitting peacefully in a rocking chair on a porch lit by candlelight, wearing a flowing white gown and glasses, holding a book with a glass of iced tea nearby.
An elderly black woman with long braided hair adorned with roses, sitting peacefully in a rocking chair on a porch lit by candlelight, wearing a flowing white gown and glasses, holding a book with a glass of iced tea nearby.

Evening porch calm.

Memories

Moments captured from an old porch’s gentle glow

An elderly Black woman with long black hair braided with roses, sitting on a wooden rocking chair on a porch with candles flickering by a window.
An elderly Black woman with long black hair braided with roses, sitting on a wooden rocking chair on a porch with candles flickering by a window.
Close-up of delicate hands holding a worn book resting on a white gown, bathed in soft candlelight.
Close-up of delicate hands holding a worn book resting on a white gown, bathed in soft candlelight.
A chilled glass of iced tea catching afternoon light, placed beside the rocking chair on a rustic wooden porch.
A chilled glass of iced tea catching afternoon light, placed beside the rocking chair on a rustic wooden porch.
The old lady gently rocking back and forth, her glasses reflecting the warmth from the candlelit window.
The old lady gently rocking back and forth, her glasses reflecting the warmth from the candlelit window.
The porch view at dusk, with shadows playing on the railing and soft rose petals scattered around the chair’s feet.
The porch view at dusk, with shadows playing on the railing and soft rose petals scattered around the chair’s feet.

My Journey

From quiet porches to bustling kitchens, my days have been filled with stories and lessons that shaped who I am today.

Each moment holds a memory worth sharing.

Work

Early Years

School

1950 - 1960

Learning under the shade of old oak trees, books in hand and dreams in heart.

Later Life

Kitchen

1965 - 1980

Cooking meals that brought family together, filling the house with warmth.

An elderly black woman with long black hair and a braid adorned with roses, sitting peacefully in a rocking chair on a porch lit by candlelight, holding a book and sipping iced tea.
An elderly black woman with long black hair and a braid adorned with roses, sitting peacefully in a rocking chair on a porch lit by candlelight, holding a book and sipping iced tea.
Stay

Join the porch chat, sip some tea.

Contact

Connect

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