Doesn’t really have the same ring to it as, “What ‘s up, Buttercup?” It is, however, more accurate around these parts. These have been springing up everywhere. I can’t adequately express how happy it makes me to see them. Basically, … Continue reading →

I don’t know what happened, but I seem to have misplaced my hustle. I hate it when that happens. This is a the sort of day day I would want to skip school, if I had to go to school, … Continue reading →

Just an explanation of the title — it’s a joke of mine and my sister, Deana, to not say “pink” but “pank”. Similarly, we also say “wranks” instead of “wrinks” (short for wrinkles) but that’s another story for another day. … Continue reading →

I distinctly remember the first time I really noticed the surprise lily, or Spider Lily, as they’re generally known here in Mississippi. I’m pretty sure that I had seen them before in my life, but I hadn’t really noticed them … Continue reading →

You know what, your Monday might need this song “Refuse to Lose”. Why, you might say. 1. Well, he’s a Mississippi bluesman and his first nationwide album was released in April. 2. Lots of folks, like the Washington Post and … Continue reading →

Number no-telling-what on the list of things I never thought I’d say: (to Jon, while he was on his way to the bathroom yesterday morning…) “Babe, just so you know, there’s a little gecko scampering around the bathroom this morning.” … Continue reading →

If you find yourself on a Thursday, suffering from an acute need of chili cheese fries, may I suggest that you visit here. Because Joy the Baker, she has those fries covered. Happy Thursday, y’all!

I feel like my summer got hijacked by a can (or 30) of paint. Whew. In May, I joked that I’d still have paint in my hair come September. Now it seems that was less of a joke and more … Continue reading →

You never know what gorgeous things are just around the corner. And, here’s another shot, with my car remote to lend some scale to the image. Just amazing! And, happy Friday, y’all!

Okay, here is the best waffle recipe ever. Now, I mean it, ever. Also, it is the easiest ever, too, especially if you make the night before part of the mixture in your mixer bowl. Come morning, all you have … Continue reading →