Make Your Own Kind of Music: Commencement Address for Tidewater Academy’s Class of 2024

Good morning, Dr. Moore, Members of the Board of Directors, Ms. Francis, faculty, staff, parents and Members of the Class of 2024: I stand here today completely honored to be your graduation speaker. Even though you just listened to my bio, I can assure you that there was a time, back when I roamed seniorContinue reading “Make Your Own Kind of Music: Commencement Address for Tidewater Academy’s Class of 2024”

Happy Birthday, Buddy

By Melissa Face “Whose birthday is it?” the woman at the bakeshop asked. “Buddy Holly’s,” I said, as I handed her my credit card. “Oh. Okay.” She smiled and passed back my card and receipt. During the pandemic, my family and I held several interesting celebrations. We hosted a Hollywood dinner party where we dressedContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Buddy”