In a former life that I was living about 3 years ago I found myself almost 50 pounds overweight. My dress size was well in the double digits. I had back boobs. Not cool. I was able, thru dieting, to shed the weight. It took eight months. As soon as I dropped back into a…
There is a Chicken and a Child in the bathroom. Welcome to my Life.
Recently a good friend of my mothers moved 3 hours away. She left her home, her family farm and her friends. She left with her daughter who is about to be 15 years old. My first thought was divorce and I was horrified knowing how long and happily the couple had been married. Thankfully it wasn’t…
Remember your first kiss? Paul G. our neighbor’s son who lived up the road, kissed me in his parents barn when I was 12 years old. I ran home, got in my closet, called my best friend and promptly gave her all the gory details. It was gross and grand all at the same time, my life would…
August in Texas is almost always horrid, hot and unbearably sweaty. So of course, this is the week Addie insisted on walking with me. Therefore Wednesday, August 6th 2014 was a short jaunt to the train trestle and back. Here is what I saw. A cute human in shorts, a Hello Kitty! shirt toting a turkey…
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I was so glad to aquire this book and know I am not the only human, large or small, affected by this dreadful creature! “Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster” reminds us all that the ‘what if’ syndrome not only depresses our mind but truly cripples our attempts at greatness. …
My child, who is 6 years old, carries with her a serious love of Curious George. They share many of the same qualities and are both, of course, adorable. However unlike George the Monkey, I can take Addie the Human, pretty much anywhere and not worry about her getting into trouble. Considering this fact and…
I remember learning to read. My mother had a race car chart on the fridge that was supposed to inspire me and track my progress. I’m not sure if I ever finished ‘the race’ however I remember when I finally determined that reading was essential to life. I was around the age of seven and…
Do you have a list of things you are going to ask God when you get to heaven? I know I do. After I meet Moses, Noah and Daniel I’m going to get down to the matters that weigh on my brain daily like “Why can’t I get a tan instead of turning a brilliant lobster…
Some people have really strict moms. “No you may not stay out until 9:01, 9:00 sharp or you are GROUNDED young lady!” Some people have super over-protective moms. “No Susie, you may not push the button on the elevator without protective gear, you don’t know WHO has pressed that button or WHERE their hands have been.” Some people…
The Wicked Chicken 