An Almost Southern Way of Life Blog & Art Showcase
It’s been raining for days, and the forecast predicts more rainy days ahead, which is typical for Mississippi in January. My poor pup is about to lose her mind with all the inactivity after a year of daily walks in the neighborhood. Some evenings she tucks her long, unwieldy tail between her…
A few weeks ago, hubby asked me to “do something” for a friend who would soon be starting a new job. The friend had confessed to feeling some amount of trepidation, and he wanted to reassure her of our family’s support. The position is in an office with a lot of staff…
This post was supposed to go out last Friday, January 8, but I messed up and saved it as a draft! I hope it’s still meaningful a week later! Monday, hubby told me with exasperation that the current news headlines were all bad news. In bold print, the media announced with seeming glee…
I love getting Christmas greetings in the mail, especially those that feature a picture of the family. I know, I know. I’ve heard the criticism of those cards. They are more proof that our culture is so self-centered that they think Christmas is all about them, as evidenced by the influx of family…
I’ve always resolved to never make ‘em, ‘cuz I just feel disappointed when I break ‘em. But this year, things have got to change. After a year of waiting for a vaccine, waiting for good news, and waiting for things to happen, I’m ready to take action. My action always starts with…