Pamela Andrea Overton

CAKE LADY

CAKE LADY

March 2020 was a big scare for all of us. The Covid-19 Pandemic left all of us experiencing so many emotions, such as fear and frustration. Home confinement was my biggest challenge, not to mention job loss and possible health risks. To cope with the isolation, I started baking cakes out of nowhere! Every week I would get in the kitchen and bake a different kind of cake. Now, what's shocking, as a young mother, I would bake my children brownies, cookies, homemade biscuits and on their birthday,

ALWAYS BE KIND

ALWAYS BE KIND

Today I was headed to my mailbox and had the pleasure of meeting a neighbor for the first time in my apartment complex. I politely greeted her and introduced myself. It's funny how we can share a space but never are properly introduced or know the names of people who live near us or in the same apartment building. After greeting her, she said to me that a designer handbag was in her closet that she could no longer carry because of her now having to use a cane to walk. She goes on to say she wan

My Oyster House Visit

My Oyster House Visit

I always make it a habit to treat myself to a restaurant I have never visited before. This particular warm day I found myself at The Oyster House on S. Market Street. I had the option in being seated inside, but chose to sit outside on the patio instead. It was a little warm so I made sure I was seated in a shaded area. My experience from the start was very pleasant as I was greeted by the hostess with a great smile. I told her this was my first time here and asked about the menu. She assured me

Going back to college in my sixties

Going back to college in my sixties

One of my greatest accomplishments was deciding to finish what I stated 20 plus years ago and that is, to go back to college to complete my bachelor's degree in English. This decision was not planned. One morning I just woke up and started the process of the admissions process. I must admit I was a little afraid of what I might be getting myself into, but the challenge conquered any fear or doubt I had. I did well as a young person at the age of 17 when I first entered a college campus. It was

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