In Arkansas we call them “lightnin’ buuugs” . Here in Indiana, I’ve heard them called lightnin’ bugs AND fireflies. So honestly, it kinda depends on who I’m talking to, as …
It seems like we are in a never ending cycle of school around here. Are the lazy days of summer a figment of my imagination? The “actual” school year ended …
Have you ever gone hiking, you know, the really rugged kind of hiking? The kind of hiking where you hiked past water fountains…or sat on the terrace steps, mesmerized as …
It’s summer time and I can’t help but let my mind wonder to the year that we spent three glorious days in the beautiful Ozark mountains of Branson, Missouri. Part of …
There I was running with skinned knees. Sweat dripped from my forehead making my brown unruly curls a tangled mess. My little royal blue and white pleated skirt flapped as …
Today at the park. Philip and I walked to the pond to look at the geese. Actually, we went to see if they were black swans…but they weren’t. And I …
Remember when she and you sat up till 2 in the morning talking about boys? You talked about the nicest boy at school. And the cutest, the cutest boy…the nicest …
I answered the buzzing of my cell phone with, “Hello, this is Rachel.” The voice said, “I got your name and number from Thelma at the thrift store and she …
If you aren’t into blue and brassy gold for your festive centerpieces, just hang tight! I get it, I really do. I understand your angst. However, if I’m helping with …
After the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, more than one text came through to my phone asking me if Philip’s pick for the “Run for the Roses” won. I talked about …
