Wendy Hodge Articles

Today’s Headlines

By WENDY HODGE If you’re like me, the news is both a blessing and a curse. Every morning I weigh the desire to know what’s happening in the world against the certain sense of pessimism the news is sure to leave me with. It’s a struggle. Curiosity wins out today, and...

Spectacular: Part 4

By WENDY HODGE When last we met, I was in the midst of a bidding frenzy at Bell’s Daylily Spectacular with a chance to take home the daylily of my dreams.... “Going for $40,” Mr. Bell calls out. I look around. Tim has roused and is grinning at me. His mom sits...

Spectacular: Part 3

When last we met, I was standing on the hill overlooking the crowd gathered for the Daylily Spectacular at Bell’s Daylily Garden in Sycamore, Georgia. Tim and I had made our purchases in the bargain line and bought our raffle tickets for the drawing that would be held...

Spectacular: Part Two

By WENDY HODGE When last we met, Tim and I and his parents (along with a couple hundred other daylily fanatics) were on our feet ready for the annual Spectacular at Bell’s Garden to begin. If you’ve ever been in line for a music legend to perform at Madison Square...
In Flames

In Flames

By WENDY HODGE It’s been a while since I drove downtown to visit my spot at the fountain in the courthouse square. For a long time, that was where I...

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Bibliophilia

By WENDY HODGE In all of my travels, in this country and overseas, I’ve seen monuments and artwork, natural wonders and famous folks. I’ve listened...

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Headlines

By WENDY HODGE There’s been a shooting at a mall in Indiana. A Nascar driver was stabbed to death while getting gas at a filling station. Someone...

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Sequel

By WENDY HODGE Last weekend, Tim and I went to the movies. “Top Gun — Maverick” was playing on the Big D at the Tiger Town 13, and we had tickets...

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What A Prince Looks Like

By WENDY HODGE  dreamed the other night that my daughter was a little girl again. In my dream, she sat in front of the TV in the house she grew...

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Redneck Wanderlust

By WENDY HODGE This time of year, social media is full of vacation pictures … selfies in front of historic landmarks, family group shots at...

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To Hear A Voice

To Hear A Voice

By WENDY HODGE Margaret lives in London. She walks a few blocks every day … every single day … just to hear a voice. She walks to the subway station...

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Love Actually

By WENDY HODGE Last night, one of the movie networks was playing "Love Actually." I love that movie, especially the opening lines. Hugh Grant is...

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All The Way Down

By WENDY HODGE You may live your whole life without learning this truth, and I hope you do. I’ve learned it, and the truth I’ve learned is this:...

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