The Christmas Lizard

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Meet Sticky. Sticky’s a lizard that my son, Hank, found a few weeks back. He’s been staying with us for a while until today when he was returned to his woodland home out back. Before going, Sticky posed shortly for a photo shoot on my son’s sweatshirt. (Like the dog hair?) Now we’ll always have these portraits to remember his green scaly self by. Sticky’s continue reading …

They’ll Make You Sing Muffins

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You’re in for a treat. Instead of telling you all about how yummy this muffin recipe is, my husband, who I love so much, wrote a song about these muffins that he loves so much (he loves me too, very much). Never a dull moment around here folks. For your entertaining pleasure, my husband, Randy… Hope you enjoyed the little ditty. In our home we break continue reading …

Redneck Toffee

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Here’s a sweet treat that’s easier than pie. Nothing fancy schmancy here folks. But tasty? Yes siree bobtail! Some may think this is fodder for rednecks. That might be, and if so, then I guess I might be a redneck. Jeff Foxworthy would be proud. Nope. I don’t discriminate. All kinds of food are welcome here. My friend, Ansley, passed along this recipe so I don’t continue reading …

Thank goodness for family.

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This photo caught my eye a few months back as my mom, sister, my cousin and I were browsing through some old family photos. This is my great, great Uncle Joe, my sweet grandmother, Mary and some man with a cool hat. I think he was Uncle Joe’s brother. And check out those huge ginormous fish. Can you believe those fish? By the look on continue reading …

Out and About in Black Mountain, NC

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of taking off with a bunch of crazy ladies to Black Mountain, NC for a retreat. We had a great time of fellowship and fun while we got to know each other a little better. Here are a few other things I learned… – A good friend who is very much the animal lover, has quite an aversion continue reading …