Halloween has always been one of my favorite days of the year. It’s not because I’m pagan or anything; it’s not even because of the candy (well maybe a little). It’s because it’s my birthday.
It’s different from other holiday birthdays. For instance, Christmas babies get gypped because people get lazy and try to incorporate their [...]
Recently, my mom was on the phone with a relative just checking in, seeing how everyone faired during Hurricane Ike, when the subject turned to politics. That’s when my mom was surprised to learn that some of her relatives were “relieved” upon hearing the news that she and my dad aren’t liberal.
In order to appreciate [...]
I’ve always been a sucker for fairs, be it county or state. I must’ve shared this with hubby early on because one of our first dates was to the county fair. I don’t know what exactly draws me to a good fair. Maybe it’s the nostalgia or the memories or the romance – more than [...]
Gotta give mad props to Maggie for inspiring this post and breaking me out of writer’s block.
I’ve been shy my whole life. I think it’s fair to say that society considers shyness to be a bad quality - something to overcome. It certainly isn’t without its obstacles because it makes people uncomfortable. People form their [...]
A few weeks ago, my sweet friend, Lauren, talked me into going to a four-week boot camp. I was hesitant initially because of my deep, passionate hatred for running. But the phenomenal price and the hope that this could be just what I needed to lose those last few stubborn pounds made it impossible to [...]