As we discussed around this time last year, I am on a very important, lifelong quest. The goal? To become my niece’s favorite aunt. Competition is stiff — my brother-in-law has two lovely sisters — but I’m hanging in the game, especially since Addison’s last [Read more…]

Get out the decorations — lighted, lawn and heirloom. Grab the ingredients for your favorite traditional dish (Mini Corn Dog Muffins). Dig out your seasonal music choices. FOOTBALL. IS. HERE. As the saying goes, in the South there are four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and [Read more…]

I hope you’ve got your bags packed… In about a month you’re going to be taking a trek down south to a little slice of paradise called Crab Island. But be prepared, this trip is not all fun and games. Someone has built a moonshine [Read more…]

The surgery was a success! I’m so exhausted I can’t form much in the way of coherent thoughts, but here’s my semi-poetic recap of the last few days: Long drive Valet parking Cold air Waiting room Cousin Owen (Smiles) Paper curtains Nervous goodbyes Long hours [Read more…]