First, I love this song by Miranda Lambert. Second, there is a lot of truth to this statement – the house that built me. For me, my parents have lived in the same house for 35 years. I grew up there and continue to go home and visit whenever I can. So, when I think [...]
In August of 2007, hubby and I went camping. Now, this was nothing new to me. In fact, growing up, my friends and I spent a lot of time in the woods. Camping is what we did. So, it only seemed fitting that I’d take my hubby (who was my boyfriend at the time) camping [...]
Imagine a world with no fast food and no chain restaurants. This world does exist. My hometown has doesn’t have any of the above – just small, mom-and-pop operations. Three bars/restaurants, one BP gas station that also serves food (don’t laugh too hard), and a cafe. This weekend, I ate breakfast at the cafe twice. [...]
Yesterday, I attended a graduation / 4th of July party at my family’s camp near my hometown. By camp, I mean a small, kinda run-down house that my cousin and his family use as a weekend get-a-way. A great area to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, it’s set back in the [...]
“You can take the girl out of the honky tonk, but you cant’ take the honky tonk out of the girl.” This is a line from a country song by Brooks and Dunn. Brooks and Dunn, I have to agree. Case in point – last night, I paid money (quite a bit of money as [...]