I love country music. I grew up on it. I loved listening to the radio in the evenings when Mama had it on while she was cooking supper. When I was old enough I got a clock radio--oh y'all, it had real hands on it and you just had to kind of guess where to put the… Continue reading Dear Country Music
Tag: “Friends” ain’t real life
A Sign You’ve Really Grown Up
That picture right there. Yes. I took the picture. Yes. I meant to share it. Why? That's a sign of my growing up when I moved out of my parent's house. For the first time. (And yes, there was a second but that's a story for another time. Or maybe not.) It has occurred to… Continue reading A Sign You’ve Really Grown Up
a safe place for her to land
The goal of raising children is what? To help them grow and leave and go out on their own, right? The downside of that is, if you do your job right, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY DO. My oldest had to say goodbye to both of my parents, two of the people she loved most… Continue reading a safe place for her to land
It’s Not All About You
My first job was at our small local library. I started on a Tuesday, the day before I turned fourteen. I worked Tuesdays and Thursdays through most of my high school career until we moved from the one room library at City Hall to our new building. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 6:00 as I recall. I… Continue reading It’s Not All About You
I Might Need A Nap 