We like going to Como and we like going to reunions. We did both three times in June. In addition, we visited with aunts, cousins, friends, and former college roommates for each of us who were not at either reunion. I made a fourth trip to Como to get corn and we got that in the freezer the next day. We enjoyed it all, but we agree that it was a busier schedule than we want to maintain on a two-week basis.
The first reunion was Homecoming at Buckhorn Baptist Church. This is L’s home church and the church where we got married. L saw many people she had not seen for years, and we saw many family and friends. The event was well planned and executed with about 400 in attendance.
The second reunion was the “Howell Get-Together” at the Como community building. This is an annual event in June on the Saturday nearest Jake Howell’s birthday. It was begun when his children were the next generation. This year his grandchildren, L and her cousins, were the oldest of those attending. The first picture is of the cousins who were present this year, including R. who lives in Austin, Texas.
The second picture is of the cousins and spouses who were present.
The third picture is of the children of the cousins and their families.
It is always good to see everybody and to eat the good food brought by all the good cooks in the family. For my part, I have especially enjoyed John’s black walnut cake.
The third reunion was L’s 50th high school class reunion. This is an event that puts your age in perspective. It’s hard not to feel old. This event was held at Whitley’s restaurant in Murfreesboro. Members of the classes of ’59 and ’61 were invited. Many memories were revisited.