The alarm went off at 5 am. I was in the middle of an ugly dream. I woke and felt uncomfortable. Shaken. But there was no time to process, as Mister and I had to P90-X. Which we…
What’s the Story, Little Tomato?
Our tomatoes are tall. Real tall, y’all. Taller than me. And green, leafy. They look great. But I’m not sure they are. There aren’t a lot of tomatoes growing on the plants this year. As we’re in…
Caffeine and Nicotine
I’m not a smoker. I did sneak into the girls’ bathroom at Pike County Middle School – with Lorinda and Rhonda – to smoke cigarettes. And I did light-up at bars and clubs back in the day, but…
Rock Camp is Coming! Rock Camp is Coming!
Rock Camp starts next week, and I’m gearing up. Mentally, physically, spiritually. It takes a lot, but it gives even more. Can’t hardly wait…
Somewhere In The Good Old U.S.A.
This is a photo of my great-grandparents, Vera and Gene. Granny Vera gave it to me the last time I saw her, before she died. I can’t begin to tell you how much I cherish this pic. …
In Progress…
This is another detail from the painting I’m presently working on. The work just keeps coming. And going. And it’s fun. No idea when this one will be called “done.” And that’s okay. Patience. I’m learning patience.
Dreamed I Saw a Desert Rose…
Only I didn’t. It wasn’t a desert rose I saw at all. It was a cactus flower. The bud showed up without any fanfare, and it was quick. This is my first go-round with a cactus, so…
CJ’s and Triple D
For the last two months, I’ve been helping out some friends. And it was a hoot. My friends at Chili John’s were featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on the Food Network. If you’ve seen…
Mister’s Daddy
Mister’s Daddy is in town. He’s helping us work on the new pad. That’s his hand above, next to a giant hole in our wall. He taught me how to patch giant holes in walls, and now…