I’ve written in several of my “Wildcard Wednesdays” about things that make my hair explode. You probably realize by now that my hair doesn’t actually explode – but certain topics do get me riled up. And, some reality T.V. shows do just that. “Why?” you may ask, do I let […]
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Thankfulness: One of the BEST Relationship Builders
0 commentsI’ve often been accused of being a “Pollyanna.” If you don’t know what that means, it is someone who always tries to see the good in any situation – even bad or challenging ones. I learned to think like this because of the influence of one of my favorite childhood […]
Not-Your-Usual-Pie-Crust-Recipe
0 commentsJanuary 23rd in National Pie Day, but why wait until then to enjoy the dessert which – I’ve read – is supposed to be very trendy at the moment. In the South, pie never, ever goes out of style and whether creamed, baked or fried, pies are Southern staples at all times […]
If She Looks Like, Walks Like, She Must Be a…….
0 commentsI’m one of those rare people who actually believes that you can learn from people of ALL ages. And, recently I was engaged in a discussion with a twenty-something young woman who is into fashion, current trends, etc. Our discussion centered on the inappropriate dress (o.k., let’s just call it […]
The Ex-Steps
0 commentsAccording to family law, a step relationship ends whenever there is a divorce or a death. Well, that might be true in the law, but it certainly isn’t true when it involves matters of the heart. And, I know this all too well. While blended families present certain challenges for […]
Cake in a Jar
0 commentsWhen my son was deployed, he missed his Mama’s home cookin’ – and especially one of his favorite cakes. Fortunately, I knew how to make “cake in a jar” and have been doing so to give as Christmas gifts for several years. So, in anticipation of the holidays – and […]
He's Coming Home
0 commentsYesterday, I received a call from my soldier son. “Mom, I’m in Kuwait. I’ll be home tomorrow.” Hearing those words made my heart sing. At the same time, I started weeping and couldn’t stop for 3 hours. I wept for joy. I wept out of relief. I wept for those […]
The Steps
0 commentsLike many of you, I have step siblings. Mine are on both sides of the parental aisle and I must say that almost without exception, these step-siblings have added to and blessed my life in unimaginable ways. Lest you think I’m over romanticizing the dynamics and challenges of living in […]
Charlotte McGuirre's Punch
0 commentsI wanted to share this recipe for a crowd-pleasing punch which you may find useful during the upcoming holiday season. I got the recipe from a friend who served it at her daughter’s wedding and I have served it many times after – most recently at my mother-in-law’s birthday party. […]
Dating and Mating
0 commentsI was watching ABC’s Nightline last night and there was a segment about a new book titled Is Marriage for White People? by Stanford law professor Ralph Richard Banks. Mr. Banks writes about the statistics about black unmarried women: 70 percent of them are unmarried – defined as either having […]