A Bullet Dodged
Standing at the front door, there was a churning in the pit of my stomach, a twisting resignation that I was saying goodbye to everything...
But I Don't Feel Fifty!
Fifty. The big 5-0. 50. It doesn’t matter how I say it or how many times I say it, I still find it hard to believe. I mean, wasn’t it...
I’ll Be On the Porch
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me January 2012) In 2004, our area was hit by four hurricanes spaced two weeks apart. It was...
Enjoy Your Ice Cream
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me 1/13) One of my family’s favorite places to visit is the Disney Marketplace, or Downtown Disney...
“I Found Him!”
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me 10/10) Some things just aren’t funny. An Amber Alert is one of those things. My gut clenches...
The Holiday Shuffle
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me on 12/11) “What time are you eating Thanksgiving dinner?” I shrugged. “Four or four-thirty. ...
To Fright or Not to Fright
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me October 2012) These final three months of the year are my favorite. I love the weather, the...
The Power of Sharing on Facebook
Facebook is a sharp knife with a dual-sided blade. On one side, it’s a great way to connect, advertise, and share important information....
Mondays, Not So Bad
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me June 2013.) I’m not sure when Mondays started getting a bad reputation. I’m sure it was long...
“Chicken Is My Life”
(Originally posted at The MessThat Is Me September 2011) As I was growing up, my mother did everything she could to keep me from working...
