I recently came across an interesting roadside attraction that I was surprised I didn’t know about: the Katrina Trees along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. These “survivors” of the devastation now draw tourists to the area and help support local businesses. But before telling you about them, here’s my backstory: About two or three weeks… Continue reading Katrina Trees, Gulf Coast roadside attraction, recall our tour of the devastation
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‘Keep your eyes on the fake road, idiot!’ #MemeFriday
Do you do this? It makes me crazy. I'm always thinking, "Keep your eyes on the road, idiot!" I don't care if the road is fake. And the car. #MemeFriday.
So that’s what grownups do all day
'So that’s what grownups do all day' is excerpted from my book, "Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Slightly Off Southern Mom:" I got up Friday morning hoping Baby Girl would still be asleep. I derive most of my day’s pleasure from repeatedly yelling: “Get up or we’re going to be late for school!” On… Continue reading So that’s what grownups do all day
Our honeymoon destination, World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, has its own fan club
You know how Sweetums and I love Really Big Things. We stop every time we see one on the roadside and take photos. You can see them here. For our honeymoon in October 2016, we decided to drive along Route 66, beginning at the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Illinois. I thought I’d share… Continue reading Our honeymoon destination, World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, has its own fan club
Open up a Can of ‘Ima Pinch Your Head Off’ #MemeFriday
You know it's true, y'all. How many times have you heard a southern mama threaten this? Another can mamas like to use is Ima Tan Your Hide. Sharing a little something from my upcoming book on #MemeFriday. (Coming soon: Mostly True Tales of a Weird News Reporter.)
