Southern Diary
Once Upon a Bad Boy
There’s a bad boy is every woman’s history. Who’s yours?
Halfway Home to You
I reach back into my diary and realize that even though 10 years has past since we were HALFWAY HOME TO YOU, we’re still holding on to the promise of being together.
Load ‘Em Up and Move ‘Em Out
Moving is a booger, and that’s putting it mildly. I’ve left four homes in my life, and I’m proud that I kept some of my promises to my memories. I’m home for good, and mama’s table is too.
Wool Socks With a View
There comes a time when you have to run away. For me, that happens every Thanksgiving.
Done My Work, Time to Rest
It started with my grandmother Mattie. I never knew her, but I have been walking in her footsteps for decades.
What Will Your Verse Be?
What will your verse be?
Here we go, 2024 🎀
Bring on 2024. Give us all you’ve got.
He’s Most Happy Here
There’s a smile that wraps around his face only when a suitcase and a map are involved. The joy of travel.
Home is Where The Heart Is
Our hearts have been here for decades. Now, everything else is there, too.
Holiday Express-ion
Looking back to 2014. How far we’ve come.
From Sicily to the South at Christmas
A true Italian feast goes beyond the pasta and sauce. Cucidati - Italian fig cookies - are mainly made during the Christmas season surrounded by lots of family
A Family of Three
We were a family of three. I thought we were marvelous. Growing up in the Appalachians gave me a somewhat altered perspective of what life would turn out to be.
And Again, Thanks for Everything
We look back eight years, and we’re shocked that the things that made us happy then STILL are at the op of our list. In everything - as time passes - give thanks.
Learning to Listen to Me
Why is it so hard to listen to your gut? To follow where your mind and heart lead? Could it be because they are usually right? Learning to listen to me in Southern Diary.
Coming in at 64 Like a Hot Mess
I’m 64. Who would have thunk? I must embrace it for there’s no where to go but up.
My Very Own Magnolia Welcome Home Moment
Who needs a network in order to reveal a home masterpiece? We welcome you into our home. It’s been a long time coming.
Two To Go Till Home
It has taken over a year to get to this place. Finally, the home build is complete (with the exception of some punch list stuff) and we’re heading home.
The Gift of Ivet’s Vista
Ivet’s Vista was a gift. We had no idea how valuable a tiny piece of land could be.
One Week Plus Three Days
We’re coming down to our final week at our 2nd Airbnb rental. Now, we’re heading to another for three days, and then we’re going home.
“AEH”
Mama didn’t have to say anything. She just grabbed a knee.