This morning at the local farmer’s market, I found a mixture of peppers and some small, tender squash. I also purchased some boneless, skinless chicken breasts with full intentions of grilling. However, by the time I returned home, black clouds began swirling and the rain came. So, I looked through my cabinets and drummed up …
A quick trip to the local Farmers’ Market Saturday morning resulted in some beautiful pickling cucumbers. My entire family loves cucumbers and we use them in salads, veggie bowls and plain with salt or everything bagel seasoning and our favorite is quick pickles. I grew up canning with my Memaw Young and we never purchased …
Politics is a peculiar bird. It takes a special kind of person to want to be nominated or win the popular vote. You must have very thick skin and one thing I know for sure- I am not this person. I can promise you, if I ran for an office and I found out someone …
What is a tribe? It is a group of people that can include family, friends or people with similar likes and/or experiences. They are willing to extend grace, love and forgiveness, even when they may not agree. A tribe may be life long or it may expire. Whatever the case, they are invaluable and comforting. …
I cherish my friends. I think it is because I never had many in school. I mean, really good friends. I had a couple. I was always careful who I confided in and kept people at a distance in many ways. When I was younger I always felt intimidated or in competition with other girls. …
My God is a god of love, understanding, inclusion, and compassion. My God has always been there for me, he has never forsaken me. I know him well. I want to make sure you get that before you read the next part-spirituality can be complicated. I’m not much for socialized religion. I am certain my …
There is something that happens when bad news surfaces. There is a race to tell it first. And when it comes to social media, it can actually create a fiasco. I have to admit, I have always been a social creature. You can find me on all the social media platforms and yes, at times …
I cried for three solid days. And on the third day, I sucked it up. There are so many emotions involved. Guilt. I can’t just die and leave Logan, it’s always just been her and me. And how unfair is this to Jay. Jay had gone through breast cancer with his previous wife before their …
