Comedy Central has nothing on the cast of nine-year old boys I get to hang out with. Deal had friends over to celebrate his birthday recently. We didn't do much in terms of providing entertainment. No magician or mad scientist as we have done in the past. This year the boys … [Read more...] about From the Mouths of Babes
There once was a woman.
There once a woman who was on time, often even early, for every engagement. She had her act together and color coded her calendar. Her closet was tidy, always organized by season and color (and no wire hangers). Her bills were paid on time, and there were no piles of stray paper … [Read more...] about There once was a woman.
Apology Spotted on a Sign – Wordless Wednesday
Uncommon Goods is Great
I live in the South, where monogramming is a way of life like sweet tea and buttermilk biscuits. Besides the ubiquitous monogrammed car, I've seen all sorts of things emblazoned with curlycue initials and block name imprints - hand soap, dish towels, camp chairs, Easter baskets, … [Read more...] about Uncommon Goods is Great
My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. I hope your heart leads over your head in times of strife. I hope you feel the music and not just hear it. I hope you don't always take the easy road but do veer off of it when you feel you need to. I hope you appreciate the luxury of … [Read more...] about My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday
Beautiful Boy
Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays
When Deal and Mac Daddy were away camping one weekend Bird and I wiled away some time at the flea market. It's a favorite family outing where we stumble upon treasure and engage in some fierce people watching. The adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure" … [Read more...] about Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays