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Silver Anniversary

Tom and I married twenty-five years ago today. Yes, I married at age ten. Do I have to keep reminding you that I’m Southern? Beautiful cut flowers, miniature roses to plant, and a new Abby Road iPhone case (happy birthday … Continue reading

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30 Days of Creativity: Day 15–A Small Big Thing

The Adventures of Katnip: 35 “What is it?” Cuddle asked. “A tiny healing shrine,” John Riley said sagely, pretending he hadn’t just read it on the back of the box. You can learn more about Magic Matchbox Shrines and their … Continue reading

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Photo Friday, No. 348

Current Photo Friday theme: Dad The best of what I am begins with him. I think of him and miss him every single day.

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30 Days of Creativity: Day 13–Recycled

The Adventures of Katnip: 33 “Who are you, and why are you in a recycle bin?” I asked. “Name’s Cuddle. Cuddle Russell. This is what happens to old Sidekicks. Those glass pieces behind me used to be the windshield of … Continue reading

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30 Days of Creativity: Day 11–Nostalgia

The Adventures of Katnip: 31 “Perhaps we should have taken into account that neither of us has a driver’s license before we started this trip down Memory Lane?” Today Lynne and Lila took me to lunch at 59 Diner. The … Continue reading

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It’s Complicated

If Truman Capote’s book In Cold Blood and I were in a relationship, our Facebook status would read, “It’s complicated.” I have alluded to this on my blog before, but here’s the gist of the story. When I was a … Continue reading

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Button Sunday

This is a button that I found among my mother’s things after she died, although I’m sure I don’t know why she had it. Yesterday, June 1, was the fifth anniversary of Mother’s death. I remember in those first few … Continue reading

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Are we human, or are we dancer?

Or both? Many of us who go to Saints and Sinners leave it with a feeling of euphoria. For a few days, we get to interact with old and dear friends, listen to people talk and join in conversations about … Continue reading

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Button Sunday

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My favorite Taurus, for obvious reasons

Today is this guy’s birthday. He’s living it up with good friends on the other side of the Gulf Coast, where the beaches are prettier. Seems like the perfect way to turn whatever 35 plus 8 is in Becky Math. … Continue reading

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