I’m a daddy’s girl. Always have been. So when my parents divorced, I chose to go live with him while I adjusted to our new reality. My dad and I used to split our time between Washington, D.C. and Spottsylvania, VA. In Virginia, it was just my dad and me. But when we lived in…
Coffee Talk: An Accident, A Library, and Nearing the End of the Nightmare
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Denim Blazer, Floral Skirt, and Leopard Flats
Hi! How’re you? Honestly, I’m exhausted. But happy. My girls drove in from college for the weekend and made my momma heart overflow. This was their first time driving home from college by themselves, so I was all kinds of nervous and proud and worried and excited. When they arrived they told me driving home…
Making an Exit
Hello! I hope you’re having a great week. I am. Unfortunately, poor Squeekerz is still in the cone. That being said, the cone has made him so much nicer more affectionate needier. I’m not used to him wanting to be held {not petted, just held}. The weather cooled down {kinda sorta} so I’m finally able to wear my lightweight…
Coffee Talk: Fall TV and American History
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Ageless Style Linkup: The Utility Jacket {or Cardigan}
THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Nine ladies, forty and over, show you that style doesn’t have an age limit. A themed linkup takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. This month’s theme is: STYLING A UTILITY JACKET {OR CARDIGAN}. So, try as I might, I could not find an actual utility jacket. Maybe Albany, Georgia…
Book Review: One of the Few by Jason B. Ladd
I was provided with an electronic copy of One of the Few: A Marine Fighter Pilot’s Reconnaissance of the Christian Worldview by Jason B. Ladd in exchange for a review; this did not influence my opinion. Title: One of the Few: A Marine Fighter Pilot’s Reconnaissance of the Christian Worldview Author: Jason B. Ladd Genre: Religion & Spirituality…
Throwing It Back with Big Hair and Mom Jeans
Sometimes when I’m looking for one thing, I stumble across another… I ran across these pictures while looking for information for a history course that I’ll be teaching next month. I thought I was so cool with my popped collar and mullet haircut. sigh And is that baby pink lipstick? And my Swatch. True story:…
Coffee Talk: Headstands on a Plane, Hide and Seek, and My New TV Obsession
I’d like to welcome you to Coffee Talk. If you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even…
Ageless Style Linkup: From Summer to Autumn
THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Nine ladies, forty and over, show you that style doesn’t have an age limit. A themed linkup takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. This month’s theme is: HOW TO TRANSITION SUMMER PIECES INTO FALL. It’s almost Autumn and I am beyond excited. This is hands down my favorite season.…