Photo by Dalan Moss on Pexels.com Memorial Day often arrives wrapped in sunshine, cookouts, lake days, and the unofficial beginning of summer. But beneath all of that is something sacred. Today, we remember the men and women who never made it home.The ones who gave up ordinary tomorrows so the rest of us could keep … Continue reading For The Ones Missing From The Table
For the past FIVE days, my best frienemy Hennie has been staying at my house. Hennie belongs to Mama’s granddaughter, my niece.Which, according to Mama’s completely unverified family math, makes ME Hennie’s great aunt. Honestly, that feels correct.I do have strong opinions and chronic disappointment in other people’s decisions. Also, I am older. Now Hennie … Continue reading Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail
Photo by Jonas Kakaroto on Pexels.com Yesterday my cousin and I were talking about our mothers. Which is something we’ve done, in one form or another, our entire lives. Our dads were brothers.Our moms were the daughters-in-law who became great friends. Her mother was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She pierced my … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
I would first like the record to reflect that the parents left me behind. Again. Discarded while they wandered off on what I assume was a completely unnecessary vacation involving restaurants that don’t allow dogs and beds that probably weren’t even properly covered in fur. I think it’s important to report the facts. The parents … Continue reading 🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus
Hubby and I are on a weekend trip with friends. Yes, I know. We are in the middle of managing two houses, packing one, moving into another, and generally living in a state best described as “controlled chaos.” So naturally…we ran away for the weekend to make life easier. Solid plan. No notes. It’s day … Continue reading Not Today Gravity
Third Act With Pattie 