Christmas Wish List (Are you reading this Santa?)

I know I KNOW that Christmas is commercialized to the max. Last year (out of necessity) I gave out handmade gifts, and it should have felt really “rewarding” but I’ve gotta tell you…it didn’t. I’m a gift giver by nature, and I absolutely love the process of seeking out personal gifts for my loved ones … Continue reading →

Christmas Song List: My Favorites

The annual holiday trek made to my grandparents wooded home was full of celebratory mile-markers. It was a 90 minute journey beyond the Houston,TX smog and skyscrapers. Pawpaw and Mamaw’s house boasted of no luxury amenities. The wood-burning oven and scratch made biscuits were enough. Mile marker 1 was at Huntsville State Prison. This prison … Continue reading →

Turkey Day Feast Nailed: Gobble Gobble!

In lieu of trying to maneuver around each other in our closet of a kitchen, we were given access to to the commercial kitchen of my boyfriend’s restaurant to do our prep. It was not only a lifesaver but a hell of a lot of fun! There’s something dreamy about being in a closed down … Continue reading →

Scars

Emotional, physical or both- we all have scars. I was around four when I received my first physical scar. My uncle Ricky had brought his new Chow-Chow dog over for a visit and I made the dreaded mistake of trying to pet him. Before I knew it Boomer had mistaken my face for a pic-a-nic … Continue reading →

Questions About Me…Answered By Me!

I don’t do the blog awards thing but I do love the Q&A aspect. I outright stole this list of questions from my very funny friend over at weight2lose2013 . I ganked, I commandeered ,I absconded with it! My questions: 1.)  Who was your first crush? Todd Collins. He had my heart when he and … Continue reading →

Irksome Little Things

We’re all writers here, so it’s natural to assume we’re hyper-aware of our surroundings. I know it’s not ‘polite to stare’ but I just can’t help myself. My partner busts me on this nasty little habit daily. I observe everything…because I do. Real life is irksome but what gets me is the movies. I am … Continue reading →

Turkey Day Traditions: What Are Yours?

The word dressing has many associations. For some it’s ranch, light or on the side. For me it’s stuffing. There is a divide in the continental US over this traditional holiday dish. Most southerners refrain from stuffing their turkeys, which makes the term “stuffing” null. Dressing (a.k.a stuffing) is prepared in a separate dish, and … Continue reading →

Childhood Myths That I Wish I Still Believed

My belief in Santa was cut short at the ripe old age of 6. It was just a few days before Christmas, and my older sister thought she was doing her baby sister a service by ‘enlightening’ me. Tears were shed. Some by me but most by my mother. My sister was punished for her … Continue reading →

Things That Should Never Be Purchased At The Dollar Store

I bleeping love the $1 store. Purchasing items like dish soap, tin foil and cheese graters saves me so much cash, but I would never do all of my shopping there. I frequent the dollar store and am often amused by some of the items offered for sale. I always wish I had my camera (my … Continue reading →

Who Would You Lay Your Life Down For?

If you have children, this might be an easy question to answer. My family consists of my sister Laura. My father is still alive but too many opportunities have proven that blood does not always run thicker than water. I have my eldest sister Annisa, who can’t remember as far back as five minutes. I … Continue reading →