Battling a Foe of Ineffable Strength
I fought this dastardly nemesis for 18 long years. It taught me about trying to force things vs. trying to learn from those things.
November 23, 2022
Musings
TEDx Talk: This Sentence Will Transform Your Life
The power of our words and the stories we claim.
November 23, 2022
Redneck Thanksgivings Mean the Law Eventually Gets Called
Uncle Buddy, PawPaw, Nana, and Cousin Jeanie are all at the table this year. Lord help us. (I told you we should have gone to Waffle
November 23, 2022
They Wear Rustler Jeans
While at a sacred site in Assisi, Italy, I wonder what might be hiding in plain sight. And attired in brand spanking new jeans.
November 17, 2022
What I Saw in the Fog
I awoke to learn that Terry Kay, my writing mentor and beloved friend, had died. And before I knew it, I found myself smack dab
August 11, 2022
The Cracker Queen Crashes the Country Club
You already know it’s going to end badly. It did. But there’s something to be said for self-dignity, too.
August 2, 2022
Ode to the Rascal Who Ruined My Red Velvet Shoes
John Paul Schulz planted many good seeds in his work as a garden designer, writer, and friend. But my first encounter with him was a HOT
July 17, 2022
Mama’s Cigarettes for the Underprivileged
When it came time to mark the first anniversary of Mama’s passing, I knew exactly what to do. Yes, it was unconventional, amusing, and a
July 6, 2022
“No Such Thing As Being Too Southern”
This one is in honor and memory of the great Southern Humorist Lewis Grizzard.
June 15, 2022
The Baby in the Woods
I broke down toward the end of this one. You can hear it building. I could have done a second take. Instead, I honored what
June 6, 2022