Over spring break, our little family got to go south to visit my parents. They live in Chattanooga, and that area is lovely, but since we have done the whole Chattanooga thing before, my mom thought it would be fun to explore the Atlanta area, which is only two hours from their home … Continue reading Spring Break 2014 in TN. & ATL
Category: Humor
Mrs. Pierce
Last week, the world lost an amazing person. My high school English teacher, Mrs. Pierce, died on March 19. I can still hear her raspy voice teaching me how long a paragraph should be. I can see her floating around the room in her signature floral dress, checking everyone’s papers. In 11th grade, I… Continue reading Mrs. Pierce
New York City, Baby!
I flew to New York City with my friend Jen last week — and boy, are my arms tired, as my dad would say. A few months ago, I wrote about how my friend won a trip to see The Bethenny Show and invited me to come along. I am definitely the Rhoda in this… Continue reading New York City, Baby!
BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo
When you have a family you love who lives a long distance away, you will go to any length to see them. You will travel through congested airports. You will drive hundreds of miles on lonely highways. You'll brave rain, snow, sleet, and truck stop restrooms just to feel their hug or hear their voice.… Continue reading BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo
How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No
This past weekend, I attended a fantastic reunion in my home state of Ohio. Let me provide some context: I spent all four years of high school in the marching band. Four years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to start a Facebook band alumni page for my small town's award-winning band.… Continue reading How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No
Hormonal Room Changes
Last fall, my then 12-year-old daughter wanted her room to look more grown-up. You can see all the changes here. She loved it! I loved it! Then piece by piece, the room imploded. Oh, a mirror here, a piece of artwork there. Slowly and one by one, I would find random pieces sitting outside her… Continue reading Hormonal Room Changes