On September 3rd, I turn 50. Y’all, it’s weird as hell. It’s a number that doesn’t feel like it fits but I know I’ve been through a lot. In an effort to be somewhat introspective, I sat down to make a list of what I know so far. I don’t know if it will…
Tag: personal
Food Memories
I wasn’t prepared for the flood of emotions when I opened the box from Borough Furnace this week. Winning something so well made is overwhelming. Cooking has been part of my life since I was very young, at my grandmothers’ side, learning everything I could about anything she did. Her chicken and dumplings got…
Past, Present and The Ghosts That Haunt Us
Please be advised there are trigger warnings for issues surrounding sexual assault, oppressive language, suicidal ideation, homophobia, abuse, abortion. “If I ever see that faggot again, I will fucking kill him.” I felt my stomach lurch. I was 13 and in the midst of a sexual awaking I didn’t…
Here We Go Again!
Not gonna lie, the past 12 months have been some serious nightmare fuel. Combining that with some rather serious family health issues this last month, I think I have had all I can take. There is no way 2018 can beat me up the same. I can’t let it. I won’t let it. I have…
Dear @Pink
WOW. What a week its been, huh? I guess you know some folks got upset by your tweet advocating for the change of nature of the president. It seems you also got pretty offended at the idea that people thought you voted for him. In fact, it looks like you have surmised that…
Hey There New People
I am not sure how you found me, but pull up, stay a while. I don’t know if I have what you are looking for but I am pretty sure you will find something you didn’t expect. (For real tho…HAHAHA) You can read the “about” or dig around in the topics but here’s a quick…
Ireland, Politics and the feeling of Home
Is it possible for a place to call to you? To leave such an indelible imprint in your soul that you choke back tears just thinking about it? #askingforafriend I’m not sure exactly when it happened but I was sucked in by the smell of it. The mist, the grass, the peat smoke, the green…
Organize, ya’ll!
Organizing for the new year? I know, it seems like it’s a cliche, doesn’t it? All the stores use January to put organizing items on sale but pump the breaks a second. Don’t buy immediately, sort and donate first. Also cliché you say? Well, I’m here to tell you that most Americans have TOO MUCH…
Always a Little Wonky
This week’s got me like: When I started trying to narrow down exactly what it was, my head kept correcting me. I said “WOW, what a week!” and my head went “You mean, what a month, what a year, what a past few years.” This is exactly why I have self-esteem issues. Let’s ignore for…
Dysfunction, Lies and the Ties that Bind Them
This has been a roller coaster of a year for my family. Since March I have finished up some really cool cooking classes, learned to make rain barrels (I have 3!), seen some good movies (and some bad ones), had a TON road trips, some archery tournaments and had some really great times with the…
Queen of the Universe 