What the Crabapple Tree Taught Me About Leaving Something Behind

Dr. Argie Nell Nichols

Published on: 11/10/2026

A heartfelt reflection on Frost Lane, Dwayne, grief, and the crabapple tree as a symbol of memory, legacy, and the courage to bloom again after loss.

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When the Apple Baskets Came Out

Dr. Argie Nell Nichols

Published on: 04/10/2026

A nostalgic Life Down the Frost Lane story about apple harvests, grandparents, Southern family traditions, and the lessons of gathering, preserving, sharing, and letting go.

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