The things we do for love
{A salute to mothers and the “nothings” that fill our day}
I went fishing today; I netted 19 plus. My posture wasn't a traditional fisherman's; awkwardly prostrated atop my washing machine and dryer, rear-end curved like the hump of an inchworm on the move, arms dangling low and legs flailing high, I was Mom on a...
Dear Google: Did you HAVE to have the answer?!
Six years ago we moved to a new town in a new state, which necessarily meant a new house, too; at 20+ years old, "new" only meant new to us. Most of the fixtures and appliances were well-seasoned, and because the carpet needed to be replaced, we...
…we have no idea…
{Warning…this video is graphic…I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. My two-fold response? a) How dare I ever complain about anything, and b) What can I do to help?} How can I we just forget about it now that I we know this...
An open letter to Schweppes/Dr. Pepper/7-Up
To my dear friends at Schweppes, What can we do to persuade you to bring Raspberry Ginger Ale back to Chattanooga? We fell in love with you at first taste, and though we found you for a short time in local stores, you were cruelly taken away all too soon. I...
“It hurts me more…”
My baby is in surgery right now, and though they’ve given me the update that “everything is going well and she’s doing fine,” my baby is in surgery right now. I inhale fully and hold the breath. It’s not because of illness or disease, it’s just routine oral...
Southern Living magazine. FIVE DOLLARS!! Giddy up!!
Oh, my ever-lovin' word– Twitter doesn't just suck time enlighten you in 140 characters or less; now it saves you money!! Thanks to @WeareTHATfamily for passing along the 4-1-1 (who heard about it first from BooMama, Queen of the South). ...
Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses!
{REVISED WITH WINNER!}
CONGRATULATIONS TO Stacey at Tree, Root & Twig!!! Thanks to all who commented, tweeted, facebooked and/or stumbled–you're all winners for having discovered Cambria Cove, right? (keep them in mind for future shopping!). BTW, I loved your stories...
I see beauty in the midst…
What do you see? My in-law's farm, June 2009. Walking through a cow pasture, in an area more laden with manure than anything else, I saw this beautiful butterfly who didn't seem to notice or care she had landed in a pile of…manure. Her...