More Colors So, this plus with the addition of this What do you think?

Design Question I need some help, y’all. Color theory type of help. I’ve painted two walls (not my walls) two different colors. First color: Sort of bright almost hazard orange. Second color: bright cornflower (?, sorry, I don’t have a … Continue reading →

Pancakes, Mmmmmm There is just something about a perfect pancake. It’s so simple. You must have this recipe. I came up with it several years ago. It is only a tiny smidgeon harder than a mix and so much better. … Continue reading →

What Y’all Might Need Today is some Grits Ain’t Groceries. You might also need some real grits and groceries, but I wouldn’t know for sure about that. Sing it, Little Milton! Happy Wednesday, y’all.

Down, Mama Bear These males I live with are funny. They require a very direct approach. Most of the time, I find this really refreshing. For instance, generally, they are immune to manipulation. So, when I want them to do … Continue reading →

Monday, Let’s Do This Thing. I know that I need to step it up on the housekeeping front when, as I’m cleaning the kitchen floor, my youngest son walks in and asks, “Who’s coming over, Mom?” Sheesh. Petunia Dursley, I’m … Continue reading →

Botanical Garden Outing Saying that it was an “outing” makes it sound so proper, for some reason. Also, for some reason I want to add either an extra t or n in botanical. I don’t know why. So, last Saturday, … Continue reading →

Dear A.A. Bondy, You’re causing me pain, A.A. Bondy, and I think that you should know it. Why, oh WHY are you coming to Columbia, Missouri, and not to St. Louis?! I mean, I don’t want to take anything from … Continue reading →

Oldies At The Pool Sometimes I can hear the music at the pool and sometimes I can’t. They had it turned up the other day, though, and everyone that I saw –from toddler to retiree — was more into this … Continue reading →

Music For Your Monday Okay, y’all, here’s a song for your Monday. This is Bushwick Blues by Delta Spirit. If you like it you should head over to HearYa and get a free copy of the mp3. Mondays are better … Continue reading →