Dollars to Doughnuts
I have come to love February. Not because of Valentine’s Day and certainly not for the weather. My fondness for this second month of the year…
Do They Really Throw Chicken Bones?
I’m a southern gal. Born and raised in the South. My mama’s family is from the South. My entire life to date has been lived in…
Midlife Swagger: We All Deserve An Anthem
The State of the Union address happened this week. As I watched President Obama it occurred to me that part of the swagger, in addition to…
The Year of the Challenge Envelope
“Hon, what exactly do you do with your allowance?” “Well, that’s my business.” “Yeah, but, you work from home…” “Hey, we made an agreement a long…
Dear St. Peter, About Those Christmas Lights
When my son Jimmy was young, circa second or third grade, he shared with me that he was pondering – as children often do – some of the…
The 12 Broads of Christmas
Jerry Lewis has it wrong. For years he’s been stumbling over the idea that women can – or can’t – be funny. OK, he’s 88 years…
That’s What He Said
Psst! Hey, it’s me, the Hubs. Kimba is off snoozing away in a turkey-induced tryptophan coma. She left her blog dashboard open! I’m grabbing what may…
So Tucked Up
There seems to be quite a bit written lately regarding what couples argue about. Just last week one of my favorite writers, Crystal Ponti, penned a…
Stripping Lessons
I’ve tackled many DIY projects throughout my 1980s colonial style house. You’ve experienced my “joys” as I’ve described my budget powder room makeover and my trash…
Mystery Solved: Why Women are Late
A guy friend – not Hubs – recently lamented: Why are women ALWAYS late?? Oh, this is an easy one; I got this. When men leave…