Want and need are two things that we begin learning the difference of at a very early age. We learn that we need food and we want certain kinds. The two things, though similar, are distinctly different yet the dissimilarity sometimes has a blurred line. I think back to when I graduated high school. I …
My Christmas Tree
Yes, it's almost the end of January. Yes, I know that Christmas is over. Yes, I've heard all of the old wives tales about Christmas trees being up after New Year's Day. But, this year, I'm not listening. I've watched the way that mama has enjoyed the lights of the tree as they yield a …
Long Days and Cold Beer
It sounds like the beginning of a country song. Perhaps even one of those that describes a day when your dog gets run over and your truck breaks down on the side of the road. I am not a beer drinker. Normally. I love a good bourbon or a good margarita but beer is not …
Restless
Recently being sick I had some long restless nights. I couldn’t find a comfortable sleeping position to save my life. It didn’t stop me from tossing and turning in hopes that I could find the rest I so desperately sought. At times, I would find myself walking through the house simply hoping to have some …
My Words
Sometimes we never know how the kindness that we give will ever be returned to us. That’s why we should always choose kindness over anything else. Who wants meanness and grumpiness returned? Lord knows I don’t. I may not always throw kindness like confetti but for the times that I do, I can only pray …
My Nannie
Why is it that life happens right before our very eyes but all too often we are so caught up with things that we don't really live it? When I watch old videos from my childhood I can't help but think of all of my insecurities that I had as a young teen, some of …
Aunt Glad’s Teacakes
The glass cookie jar would rattle even when you put the lid on ever so gently. There was no such thing as sneaking a teacake from Aunt Glad's house. She kept her teacakes in jars and sometimes in a leftover Christmas-looking red and silver tin can. There really never seemed to be enough of them. …
Messpot Diaries 