From the heartland
That about sums up my life right now and trust me I am NOT complaining. I feel relatively safe and isolated, but still… 6 teenagers, 1 husband, and 1 dog in a very small house – that’s 8 people! Here is the good news, said very small house, is on a pretty secluded island off […]
Read More 6 Teenagers, 1 Husband, 1 Dog & 1,600 Square FeetI definitely don’t have a criminal mind which leaves me shocked by what lengths criminal minds will go to on a regular basis. A friend of mine’s teenage son recently was in an accident. It was basically his fault as he made a left-hand turn and a car proceeding straight (arguably at a high rate […]
Read More Beware! Traffic Scam CriminalsThe best compliment ever! And from hungry teenage boys to boot was them raving about a simple pot of hearty goodness combined with skillet cornbread. When one said, I could make a business out of this meal, I had to laugh. It’s not an unusual occurrence for me to have a house full of boys […]
Read More You Could Make A Business Out of that MealI have always loved the Thanksgiving holiday. I love the traditional holiday dishes, the turkey, dressing, and good ole green bean casserole. I love the desserts. I love being so stuffed your tummy hurts and you have to take a nap – thanks tryptophan. When I was young, I loved seeing extended family, as well […]
Read More Rethinking Thanksgiving TraditionsMy dog, like most, loves to chase squirrels. The squirrels around our house, love to tease dogs. And so the ageless cycle continues. The other morning, my dog Kenners and I had just gotten in from a walk, it was early morning. Kenners was not on duty guarding the house yet as I was still […]
Read More A Dog’s Life has gone to the squirrelsI had a strange and frustrating day yesterday. I had taken a day off of work to handle an appointment and I was looking forward to an entire afternoon to myself. On the way back from my appointment, about 20 miles from home, my truck broke down. Actually, my husband’s truck that I had borrowed […]
Read More Angels Watching Over MePeople live in Tucson for the sunsets. Each day of our visit, I knew exactly what time the sun would set and had staked out a spot to watch the show. Every single evening is a masterpiece. The sky is a canvas that is painted in a new way. Like a snow flake, no two […]
Read More Painted Sunsets in TucsonHappy Birthday to my oldest wolf who turns 21 today. Indulge me in a little Mom reminiscing because for the life of me, I can’t figure out where 21 years have gone so quickly. You have ventured out from the wolf pack, aka your brothers. I would not call you a lone wolf although you […]
Read More Happy Birthday Wolf 1My oldest son is a prankster. Always has been. Always will be. When he comes home to visit, I know for week’s after I’ll find little surprises around the house that will have me in stiches. The latest was finding a can of Sun-Dried Georgia Possum amidst my canned goods, right next to the Starkist […]
Read More Laugh Often and Out LoudThe Battle of Atlanta in 1864 was a defining moment in the Civil War and it’s captured in breathtaking detail in an immersive 360° painting that stands nearly 50 feet high and is longer than a football field. These paintings, once quite famous, are called Cycloramas, and were created as touring exhibits back in the […]
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