In memory of my sweet, goofy, lovable nephew Hayden, who never took a house key with him. **BB was his baby word for cat, which was his favorite animal. Did you forget your key, Hayden? Did you leave it behind? Was it just one of those things You put out of your busy mind? Could …
My sweet Mama went home to Jesus Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was, as my sister so perfectly said, “sunshine.” She drew people to her effortlessly, and she left an indelible impression on everyone. Mama was loved by all, and I miss her every single day. Stories will come soon enough, but all I have …
Happy New Year, and welcome 2023! As usual, it is time for resolutions. I know, I know, but I am a resolution kind of girl, and for the most part I manage to stick to at least one each year. I say one because I usually come up with four or five every …
Well, it’s a new year, and that means new everything—possibilities, adventures, and discoveries! I for one am filled with an optimism that I did not have at this time last year. The ringing in of 2021 brought with it a sense of relief, and I have since realized that “relief” and “optimism” are not the …
My mama has always had a gift for turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. My childhood was a time of magical possibilities, thanks to Daddy and his storytelling, D&D adventures, George (the family ghost), and Mama’s creative energy. Recently, I watched an episode of The Carol Burnett Show (thanks to Amazon Prime) in …