“Chuck that wood, woodchuck! Chuck it!”
I’ve been thinking about the veracity, sometimes even the possibility, of those strange phrases everyone likes to throw out. Take, for instance, ‘eat your heart out.’ Certainly I can eat someone else’s heart out, though it would get quite messy and I don’t have a clue why I’d want to behave that way. I’d probably […]
Back To School Fall Fashion
The scents of the season are upon us. Stores are heralding the familiar crayon, notebook and glue aroma that brings back memories of childhood, gathering supplies for the new school year. And the favorite part for girls, selecting new school clothes. There was always so much excitement about what the new trends and colors were […]
Where are Grandma’s videos when she was younger?
While at the beach, enjoying a much needed vacation, I overheard the family sitting next to me discussing beach videos. It seemed the mother had made a video of the children playing in the waves and on the sand, using her phone. She decided to give grandma a quick live view of her grandchildren having […]
What can we expect from Fall?
It seems like we have had a lot of rain this year and I was wondering if we are expected to have an equally wet fall and if so, how is that expected to impact our temperatures because this has been a mild, though humid, summer? It appears that there will be an above average […]
Ben Counter’s: Warhammer 40000
This week I am reviewing a book set in a sci-fi universe my friend encouraged me to look into, and I am thankful he did. Ben Counter’s Warhammer 40000 novel, Soul Drinkers: Redemption, is an omnibus containing three books detailing the exploits of the Soul Drinkers, a zealous group of Space Marines that are forced […]
If you think the Baby’s ugly
As you might imagine, people tell me some odd things. Apparently, when you write about dressing up a goat as Grandma and driving it around town, the assumption is weird is wonderful, and if it involves animals, all the better. I say this to point out I was absolutely not surprised when someone told me […]
Old Wive’s Tales Just For Fun
I thought it would be fun to review some old wives’ tales, believed to predict the gender of a baby, long before ultrasound arrived on the scene. Some are just downright strange, some are confusing and some are funny, but all have been used in the past to predict the sex of the baby. Maybe […]
Schedules at JCHS
I have a child that will be attending Jefferson Count High School and am confused about the conflicting information that I have been hearing surrounding the start of school and classes. Do you have any accurate information? Certainly, much information has been traveling trough the County rumor mill regarding the situation at Jefferson County High […]
Stranger Than Fiction: An Idea That Changed the World
Imagine if you had an idea that would change the world, one that would spawn industries and create jobs while providing entertainment to the masses and allowing artists, actors and musicians a medium to showcase their talents on the world stage. Now, imagine you have this remarkable idea and you are just 14-years-old. That was […]
Coping With The Heat
Hello, Darlings. I am sure that you have noticed that it is hot and humid outside. Frankly, it is playing havoc with my hair and make up, as I am sure it is with yours as well. Now, I am not one to advocate that you step out with a naked face, however, during the […]
Dogs On Vacation
Well, this week I am still thinking vacation, but with a little different slant. Last week, I was refreshed, ready to conquer the world again. Breaks will have that effect on us. Breaks from the dole-drum of daily life. Off to beautiful surroundings, beaches and great food. But, this week I am back to reality. […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Mysterious Axman’s Jazz
May 22, 1918 was a typically hot sweltering night in New Orleans. Joseph Maggio, a local grocer, and his wife Catherine had just settled into bed for a good night’s sleep. The next morning, Maggio failed to report to work. Later that day, the New Orleans Police found the bodies of the couple in their […]
Afraid Of Getting Wet?
Have you ever noticed people stop swimming when it starts raining? That’s one of those things that confuse me. Really? Are you afraid you’re gonna get wet while you swim? It just doesn’t make sense. I was at the beach recently, and it was showering. No thunder. No lightning. Just rain. In fact, part of […]
Purple Roses
My daughter and I love roses and we want to use a variety for her upcoming wedding. My friend is convinced that it is inappropriate to use purple roses for mother and mother in law corsages. Is there a reason that we should stay away from purple? Your friend is most likely concerned that deep […]
Vampire Brush
Hello darlings, I must, simply must, inform my readers of a brush that has bristles or teeth equal to the legendary vampire. Well, this true story starts out on a happy day, early in the morning I began getting ready with the usual make up ritual. And what am I going to wear decision? Not […]
Vacation Trips of the Past
I love to travel and going to the beach is one of our favorite family vacations. I must admit, however, that the trip is slightly different now that my children are grown and have children of their own. In the past, the trip to the coast seemed significantly longer-in part due to road conditions and […]
