I had to take drastic measures to control the stress of Christmas, even if it meant giving up one of my favorite traditions — for this year only.  - this story can be found in Lagniappe News. I'm feeling out of sorts this Christmas season. It's ...

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Before she had the Pepto Bismol Pink wedding in Steele Magnolias, no one was named Shelby. Shelby was a car, for crying out loud, but after we watched her story on the big screen, we wanted to be just like her and started naming our ...

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Fairhope's Magical Christmas Parade had a weather delay this year and was moved to a Thursday night, which resulted in much smaller crowds than in recent years. I have to admit, it was a nice throw-back to a decade or so ago when there weren't ...

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Continuing my podcast notes from yesterday (HERE), here’s the scoop on a great podcast. Listen while you bake Christmas cookies or drive your one horse open sleigh to parties. I don’t have a sister, but I truly think I could plop myself down at the kitchen ...

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Do you listen to podcasts? I have a list of favorites I rotate through each morning while I get ready for the day – you know the routine: wash the hair, dry the hair, fluff the hair, spray the hair, swish it all around in ...

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Would you like me to read you a story? You’re never too old to hear a good tale, you know.  My Audible version of Bringing Christmas Home is now available, and it’s the perfect thing to listen to in the car as you roll over ...

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