It was I who prompted Uncle Harvey Lee to give me material for this blog. He has a reputation for storytelling and people in and around Harper are often seen in groups of four or more prodding him for another tale. I go to school five days a week and work a part-time job on Saturday and two or three evenings each week. It is easier for me to meet with Uncle Harvey Lee two or three days each week and gather the material for posting. As you can see I try to divide the stories evenly, not making any one day too long. I have promised my uncle to write everything as close to his words as possible. This is not an easy task and occasionally this difficulty may show in my work.
It is my wish that everyone will enjoy reading about Harper and Uncle Harvey Lee's life here. Your comments are appreciated. Please be frank. I will not show anything to my uncle that could cause him concern. If you enjoy reading about our town please tell your friends. Uncle Harvey Lee can't believe the response and asks me every time I see him for the numbers.
Hi Hollis,
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed your Uncle Harvey's stories ever since our mutual friend (R.T.) pointed me your way. The way you've captured his slow southern speech pattern lowers my blood pressure and puts me in mind of the way folks in these parts talk.
Uncle Harvey Lee has quite a few surprises for future posts. You may be surprised that he listens to classical music, loves Puccini and Verdi, and constantly asks Hollis to go to the library for information on particular subjects. The only television he watches routinely is Oprah. This is a habit he acquired when living with his third wife Trixie. He refuses to change his daily routine, manner of speaking, and views on life. Keep tuned. All this will take time to surface.
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