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
Monthly Archives: November 2014
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
