BLOGtober Fest Day 2: Halloween Breakdown
Its funny to even say this, growing up the daughter of a staunch Baptist man. But, Halloween brings some of my favorite memories. From the very first year of my birth, we always dressed up for Halloween. I wish I could have my dad guest post the...
When answers aren't enough…
I never expected the feelings I have right now when a friend text me at 8:30 this morning and asked me to check Facebook. A college classmate lost his life last night in an accident. And tonight the whole state grieves. As I’ve processed this today,...
O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
Its homecoming weekend at my beloved Ouachita and I’m so ready for an OCTiger festin, tailgatin, football cheerin, Tiger alleyin, Tunes watchin kind of weekend!! The theme this year of “its time to come home” could not be more...
caramelized
So, I’ve always loved carmelized onions. Never been a fan of raw onions..like when people eat a chunk of onion with their catfish…yuck. But cooked onions…always there. I always cook onions for pasta or stir-fry, enchiladas or...
Ugly Truth
So, yesterday was an UGLY one. It’s the only word that i can use to describe it. It’s the most in control of an uncontrolled mind that I have ever experienced personally. As I reflect back on it, it boils down to a bottomless pit of LONELINESS....
one month
Yesterday was a month. One month that I’ve been in my new job. That’s really hard to believe. You know me. My desk is covered with post-it notes. My cubi walls are covered with papers and lists and ideas. But, in it all...
Strawberry dreams
22 years ago I was sitting in the lobby of a hospital in Dallas coloring wrapping paper with my sister. (back then you could safely leave your kids in a hospital lobby and not worry about them!) we were there because my grandmother was going through experimental...
enchanted evening
Friday night was the first event I’ve been part of since joining the NWA American Cancer Society team. It was a day of tons of hard work, but so much fun!!! Enchanted Forest Ball at Pratt Place Inn and Barn in Fayetteville. (a fantastic...













