(ODD)yssey

Inside Stony Dell, abandoned 1930s resort visited by Mae West

On our honeymoon in October 2016, Sweetums and I drove along Route 66, mostly through Missouri. We thought we’d make it farther but there was so much to see that we couldn’t drive many miles each day. I was interested in ghost towns, and there are many along the route that were abandoned when the… Continue reading Inside Stony Dell, abandoned 1930s resort visited by Mae West

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Bro-rompers have access for peeing but what about those front-wedgies?

This column was published on AL.com today. The link will take you to the site for the full column after the teaser. I have been cringing since Tuesday. Well, not non-stop. That would make Sweetums think there is something wrong with my face. (Don't you dare say what you're thinking right now). But I have… Continue reading Bro-rompers have access for peeing but what about those front-wedgies?

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A rabbit’s tale: How Sweetums and I see wildlife differently

A real phone conversation yesterday: Me: “I saw our little rabbit friend, BunBun, in front of the house this morning.” Sweetums: “I know. I saw it…wait. Did you just call it BunBun?” Me: “Well, yeah, that’s its name.” Sweetums: “We’ve talked about this. You don’t name wild animals.” Me, reasonably: “But it’s not wild anymore.… Continue reading A rabbit’s tale: How Sweetums and I see wildlife differently

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A girls’ guide to safe thong-wearing

After writing about the potential hazards of panties this morning (click here to read), I decided to revisit a chapter from my 2010 book "Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Slightly Off Southern Mom." Because women need to understand the dangers. On Monday, a Los Angeles woman filed a lawsuit claiming she has suffered a… Continue reading A girls’ guide to safe thong-wearing