(A little something I wrote when Baby Girl turned 16. From "Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Slightly Off Southern Mom") July 2009 -- The tiny injustices of parenthood are too many to count — wearing formula stains to work, refereeing tantrums in Walmart, fielding the you’re-to-stupid-to-breathe-my-air eye rolls and having to eat the gummed, lint-covered vanilla… Continue reading Oh, the indignities of parenthood
(Following is a feature I wrote for AL.com. Unlike with my blog posts, you'll be required to click a link to see the rest of the story and photos) Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but… Continue reading The legend of haint blue: Does a painted porch keep spirits, bugs away?
When I graduated from high school in Huntsville, AL, in 1983, my dad had accepted a new job about 30 miles away in Athens. The drive from our old home to the new one took us through a rural portion of western Madison County, which was dotted with cotton fields and a few businesses. But… Continue reading Death of a mall: From the ‘Eighth Wonder’ to rubble in 33 years
Y’all, I have an important, and quite urgent, question: When you go to the grocery store and fill a cart with food items – and maybe a bottle of peach Arbor Mist, some Ibuprofen and some Poise pads. Just sayin’ – do you realize that the reason you go through the line is not only… Continue reading Groceries cost money, people. Have it ready: A shopping PSA
Shazam, y'all! It's no wonder Gov. Bentley begged to keep the public from seeing texts used as evidence in his ethics hearing. Bless his little heart. No wait! No need ... the paramour in this tawdry affair - the Gloria to his hunched and creepy Mr. Burns - already blessed his heart: right on page… Continue reading No. I can’t bless Gov. Bentley’s cheatin’ heart or parts
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