Over the last few days, the world has mourned the Paris attacks. I've been silently watching the events unfold. ISIS is as organized as a beefed-up, world-wide mafia and that has many people uneasy. No one knows where they will strike next.My Facebook feed has been full of reactions. Many have changed their profile picture... Continue Reading →

It’s quiet in the apartment tonight. Kiddo has gone to visit folks for a couple of days and I’m snuggled up on the couch, crocheting and enjoying the quiet sounds of the aquarium. The cicadas are in full force outside and I can honestly say that I’ll be glad when they’re gone. That particular noise... Continue Reading →

I've been following these stories for the last few days and this article comes pretty darned close to how I feel about the Confederate flag. I used to love the Confederate flag as a kid. I dated a guy who had it proudly displayed in the back of his truck (y'all DO remember tall Wayne!).... Continue Reading →

Every Thanksgiving I witness at least one sadness - someone who has one less person around their Thanksgiving table, a family that has fallen completely apart, or people struggling with the memories of those who are long gone from this world, but far from forgotten. We feel sad, discouraged, bitter, and angry at the fact... Continue Reading →

Somewhere in the insanity of my final semester at the University of Memphis I turned 40. I originally had big plans for turning 40. One friend even suggested we all take a trip to Vegas. Well, what goes on in Vegas will have to go on without me as we didn't quite make it out... Continue Reading →