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
Musings
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
Living on Purpose
Take heart–and remember that you came into the world perfect, whole, and worthy–and still are. You just have some work to do in order to
May 13, 2022
THIS is the Woman You Need to Know
“Despite everything, life is full of beauty and meaning,” she says. Just wait until you hear her story. You shall be moved.
May 3, 2022
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Talk about a nail biting moment…to watch a GED student faced with his true watershed moment…
April 14, 2022
Mama And The Man Who Needed A Chance
Mama understood what it felt like to be flat-broke and brokedown. When we saw the stranger have the meltdown at the grocery store, she sprang
April 1, 2022
When the Student is the Teacher
Three unforgettable students and the lessons they’ve taught me. With some beloved students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College’s Commencement in 2019. While they are not
March 20, 2022
All Shall Be Well
Sometimes the river talks to me on my morning walks. Today she said, “Keep doing what you’re doing.” And then the clouds seconded it. Well,
March 19, 2022