I love living in the South. I know Richmond is not geographically in the deep south but our fair city has ties to Southern Hospitality. The charm… Read more “Bless Your Heart”

I have gotten to a point in my life where I don’t have to accept sub-standard people in my life. And by sub-standard I mean those who… Read more “Schmoes Need Not Apply”

In the past several weeks we have seen a lot of death or near death. All of those people in my life who have lost or are… Read more “I Hope I Remember”

It’s official. I live with a polar bear. I used to live with a grizzly bear but through time he has turned into a polar bear. I… Read more “The Polar Bear”

In our lives we all do things which require courage or bravery. I think learning to walk starts off our acts of bravery. Wouldn’t it be so… Read more “Courage and Bravery”

I love Mother’s Day. It is a day when I can indulge in every luxury imaginable. It is my day to lounge around and do exactly what… Read more “Happy Mama’s Day”

I am just not sure Lucas is going to make it out of this phase of his life. He reminds me of when he was three and… Read more “I’m Just Not Sure”

The good the bad and the ugly… The other day, shortly after Prince William married Kate Middleton, Stan and I were sitting together watching TV and he… Read more “Karma”

I know it is not quite summer but it is close enough for me to feel like it is already here. Usually, when summer is close I… Read more “Summer of My Discontent”

I remember exactly where I was ~ the moment is frozen in time in my head. I was in our basement in Louisville, Kentucky talking to Stan… Read more “Where Were You?”