I've been sick. I missed my birthday festivities and didn't even have any cake. And you know how much I love cake. While I was in the middle of my pity party, I saw some news. You might remember when I wrote about a careless drunk doctor who slammed into an innocent ballet … [Read more...] about Raymond Cook Makes Me Sick
Dirt and Noise
Cold Elixir – 5:00 Fridays
The only thing worse than rain on your wedding day is being sick on your birthday. I happen to love my birthday. L.O.V.E. it. I even celebrate my half birthday. One time I had a boss who humored me and brought in bagels for our team to celebrate my half birthday. … [Read more...] about Cold Elixir – 5:00 Fridays
Snuggie Puppy – Wordless Wednesday
Livid About Lunchables
I'm going to don my shield and chain mail to withstand the barrage that's sure to follow. I'm going to come right out and say it. Lunchables are garbage. In the privacy of my own home I tell Mac Daddy that I think Lunchables are poison and should be outlawed. He told me … [Read more...] about Livid About Lunchables
Kill an American and Get $1M
I didn't post about 9/11. And I haven't posted about the Koran burnings and other such hateful noise that's pierced our world. I've been ballooned with joy and crushed by sadness on the roller coaster that is life. While I'd like to lug around my soap box and sing out for justice … [Read more...] about Kill an American and Get $1M
Nine Cider – 5:00 Fridays
I love fall. It's the time of year I can finally be outside without being a walking skeeter buffet. I can snooze under the weight of my down comforter with my pup nestled into the back of my knees. I pack away sandals to make room for boots (you know how much I love boots!). I … [Read more...] about Nine Cider – 5:00 Fridays
Poverty is not a choice.
The thing about poverty is that it slaps all your senses into high gear. You smell it. You taste it in the thick air. You hear it. You feel its grip. You see it, though abject poverty will make you want to look away. How many of us have actually come face to face with poverty? … [Read more...] about Poverty is not a choice.