I don’t enjoy the fussing and fighting of politics, but the pageantry and hoopla never fail to enthrall. The recent inauguration had me texting with friends in a frenzy of messages, approving some elements of the pomp and circumstance, and recoiling in horror at others. As star graduates of our childhood Sunday School classes, we…
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My Christmas decorations are packed away except for this framed 12 Days of Christmas collection. I love it so much that I think I’ll let it linger a little longer. Is there a rule against that? The cards depict the original wooden 2 by 4-foot “cards” that were designed and painted by local artist Mary…
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Originally posted in 2017. After she covered her black eyed peas with water to soak overnight, Millie went outside to help her husband wrap the big ball of chicken wire with Christmas lights. Every year, the couple hosted the New Year’s Eve party at their farm just South of Montgomery, and at ten seconds ‘till…
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This is a story I was asked to write and will read for my church’s community Christmas event, Carols on the Bluff, in Fairhope, Alabama on Saturday, 14th at 4pm, overlooking Mobile Bay. Everyone is invited. If you’re out of town, hum a few carols to yourself. We’ll miss you. Due to her competitive nature…
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Yes, I’m hugging a pig, but not just any old swine. This is a special pig we all love. I understand why Southerners have the reputation for being just a tad bit crazy. We aren’t insulted by the label because we recognize our bizarre ways and actually delight in some of the weirdness. Not only…
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I’ve had so much fun signing books and meeting readers, and here are several more events I’m attending. There will also be a few extra last-minute pop up signings, so be sure to follow me on Instagram or Facebook for updates. Thanks to Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan for stopping by my book signing last week…
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Welcome to the new blog format. Do you like it? I’ll be happy as long as the comment section works, so give it a try and let’s test it! Also take a minute to poke around and click on a few things here and there to help proof read everything. A new blog while I’m…
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Hulk Hogan caused quite a stir when he came to the Fairhope Piggly Wiggly today. That’s such a funny sentence, I think I’ll just let it hang there. And tomorrow? (Thursday Nov. 7th) I’ll be at The Pig. Hulk Hogan is a hard act to follow, but I’ll be with lots of others at the…
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It’s been a whole week since the release of my new book, We Don’t Push in Fairhope, and I want to thank each one of you who was able to attend the launch party. What a fun night! My grandmother would say, “Come here and let me hug your neck!” If the long signing line…
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