I spent 45 days in this Georgia heat without upstairs air conditioning. Yes, it was hotter than Hades. Yes, heat does rise. And, I’m...

I haven’t spent a birthday in my hometown in nearly 20 years. Circumstances called me home, and while the reason was an unwelcomed...

It’s no secret that baseball is one of my favorite sports, and I mean all baseball – majors, minors and of course this baseball mama...

My dad's youngest sister is in town for a visit. The youngest of nine, well 10 if we count my uncle who passed away as an infant, my aunt...

Sometimes you can't change your core, who you are deep, down in the unseen parts of yourself. I learned this a couple of entrees and six...

Baseball is one of my favorite sports. Whether it's the MLB or my boys' little leagues, I'm a baseball-ready mama. While I grew up...

I kept my eyes closed while lying there, waiting. He grabbed my right thigh and whispered, "KD, let go." I felt myself tensing up. I took...

Like most people left in charge of kiddos for any period, you tend to get worried when they are quiet. Last summer was no different,...

I'm proud of where we live. In just one mile, I can pop into my state's largest shopping mall! Head 30 miles north, and I'm hiking trails...

Sundays are my second favorite day of the week. It's my soul day. Since I was a little girl, I remember leaving for church only to return...

I gave myself a swift kick in the pants tonight. To be honest, there are often days when a kick in the pants is warranted. I'm one of...

Ever tried to outrun your thoughts? Today, while sitting in the car dealership, I sat four feet away from an I'm-retired-this-is-my-way-t...

Beloveds, when I tell you that Prince Rogers Nelson has taken me through all types of emotions these past four weeks. . .We Sty Carter...

When I first heard about Mike Huckabee’s Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day call to action, I wondered exactly what he was calling on America...

Ha! Murphy's law, smurfey's law! I just found my lost blog referenced in my first post. Trudie Barnes and Katie Duncan left a legacy--a...

Who the heck is Murphy and why does he have a law? Perhaps for reasons such as this--I am now creating a brand new blog because the one I...