“Boo Boo here, Boo Boo here,” he said. He pointed to his head and throat. Check his temperature. It’s 99.2 degrees. Ok. That is elevated. Not enough to keep him out of school. “Boo Boo here, Boo Boo here, NO SCHOOL!” Is he crying wolf? He has been known to. Rarely does he want to go to school. He… Read More
Mama’s Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
I’ve often wondered if my mother learned to cook biscuits before she knew how to walk. Mom is the oldest of 4 children. Her mom had serious heart problems, and from an early age, mom was responsible for helping out around the house. One of her chores was making biscuits. Her grandmother taught her the technique. Over the years,… Read More
The Parade of the Wooden Soldier
I cried all the way home from taking Asher to school. “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” blasted from the stereo. I turned the volume up more as I focused through the tears. A few years ago, Asher was dismissed from (kicked out of) a children’s program. His behavior was too challenging. I was devastated. We left the church. I realized… Read More
To Dream of Horses: Conquering Allergies and Fear
[smartslider3 slider=22] “OH JESUS! HELP ME, GOD!” The winding country roads filled with clouds of dust and dirt as my friend, Jerry Dwain, navigated the sharp turns and twists like a NASCAR driver. He owned a bright blue Z28, and he drove it at full capacity. The day had begun with a simple request. “Hey,… Read More
Flip Off Fear In 5 Steps
I stepped up onto the platform. It was higher than I first thought. Too high. I don’t like heights. Though the padding below promised a soft landing, it did little in the way of helping me feel confident. “You are the Simone Biles of klutz. This is not a good idea.” The voice in my head spoke these… Read More
Bad Sheep: The Story Behind The Story
First of all, I want to give a big internet hug to all of those who supported the “bad sheep” Kickstarter campaign! We made it to the goal! Hooray! For those who are cheering the book on to success, I give you a big shout out of thanks!! We are now in the post-Kickstarter stage. Preparations are being made daily… Read More
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