The Joys of TV
I’ve been loving a Netflix series called One Mississippi. You might not like it, but I do. I like it because it’s clever, and it’s true (written and acted by the woman whose story it portrays), and it strikes a … Read More
I Hate Present Tense, but I love Oxford commas
I recently bought a book I’ve been looking forward to reading. Then I realized, to my dismay… It’s written in present tense. Not She said, but She says. Not he walked into the room, but he walks into the room. … Read More
GRITS in Paradise – Absorbing the Energy of the Ocean
Born and raised in south Alabama (a Girl Raised in the South), I never thought I’d be living in Hawaii. I never even felt the desire to come here on vacation. But when we got off the plane in Honolulu, … Read More
Life with Critters, stream-of-consciousness writing, and a Book Report
Tonight, for my dinner I ate a cold piece of chicken standing up in the kitchen, because my Granddogters are beggars. I usually edit as I type, and as I typed this sentence, my mind had already found fault with … Read More
Yummy Allergy-Free Rice Pudding
Okay, y’all know that I’m allergic to most of the Big Eight food allergens, a condition that causes me to get very creative in the kitchen. Breakfast is a big challenge. I’m effing tired of oatmeal and granola, so this … Read More
How to Use a Pendulum
What is a pendulum, anyway? Pendulums are a cool way to point yourself in the right direction when you’re not sure which way to go. A pendulum is a way of opening the door from your conscious mind to the … Read More
Why Does My Cat Hate Me?
Okay, first of all, stop being so dramatic. That’s your cat’s job. Your cat doesn’t hate you. If they’re indifferent, then you’re in trouble. But if they hate / love you, you’re okay. Yes, cats can be drama queens. The … Read More
How Animals Had a World Wide Web Before Humans Even Thought About It
At 4:00 a.m., roosters from my neighborhood and beyond start talking to one another. Singing up the sun, is what I’ve heard it called, and I believe it. I can imagine that roosters the world over are all connected, singing … Read More
Wilted Weekend Curry
You know how it is: You buy that celery, those onions, the package of stoplight bell peppers with the best intentions. Then on Monday you feel like ordering Pizza, on Tuesday you eat out instead of cooking, Wednesday’s pasta carries … Read More
What Dogs Think about Valentine’s Day
To be honest, dogs don’t think anything at all about Valentine’s Day. (Unless they happen to get into a heart-shaped box of chocolate candy. Then, Valentine’s Day ends with stomach cramps and a vet visit and takes on a completely … Read More
