This upcoming Sunday is Mother's Day. My Momma already picked out a snowball bush from me and it's been planted for several...
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did your momma teach you this one?
The experiences, lessons, and influences we encounter in our formative years significantly shape our perspectives, beliefs,...
restaurant quality smoked meat makes you sleepy
Perry used his master Pit Boss skills on a 12 pound pork butt yesterday. While the smoker was warming up, he covered the...
how to know you are invisible
Early this week, I went to the bank to do a cash deposit. It took forever for them to count my money so I grabbed a dum dum...
kidneys, flowers, and my son’s birthday
Most importantly, today is Ben's birthday. He's smart, funny, and the biggest asshole I know. The apple and the tree, I...
one reason why insurance premiums are so high
Today I go with my Momma to her kidney specialist. This will be her 3rd attempt to see the doctor. The first TWO...
my family’s rafting trip in the swamp
I shared photos of my family the other day taken when my favorite brother visited, but have another I didn't share... I'm...
iPhone photo positioning is important
The other day, I took Mr. Pesky for eye surgery. I always take a selfie at every trip to a doctor or hospital -- and this...
the eclipse was amazing but not life-changing
Seeing the sky turn to night in the middle of the day was pretty darned amazing. I peeked at the sun at different intervals...









