Juicy Fruit Trees and Other Expectations

Juicy Fruit Trees and Other Expectations

I’m showing my age here, but did anyone else try to grow a Juicy Fruit tree as a child? (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, or if you’re simply feeling nostalgic, watch the commercial.) Truth be told, … Read the...
Behind the Smoke

Behind the Smoke

While my husband and I are currently residing in California, I am Southern born and Southern bred. (Cue Randy and the boys.) The south has my home and my heart—not to mention my kids and kinfolk (See? I told … Read the...
The Blob

The Blob

I am a word nerd at heart. You wouldn’t know that from chatting with me. I don’t think quickly on my feet, so a typical conversation with me will generally exclude any word beyond a 3rd grader’s vocabulary. But put … Read the...
‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

Photo by Alisa Anton from StockSnap ‘Tis the season. No, not that season! I’m in no hurry to put up the Christmas tree and turn on the Christmas carols and enter the holiday frenzy of activity. And while I love … Read the...