When someone lets out a shout, sometimes they are prone to spout out a little saliva. It’s kind of gross, really.We’ve all seen it happen before. That moist bit of slobber dripping in slow motion from the lip to the chin.It can happen while someone is talking, or singing.  Or as I mentioned, hollering their […]

I use a spatula every day. At breakfast time. When I clear the cooking bowl of my grits.At any rate, yesterday, I considered the thing.  It is a brilliant tool when you think about it. I mean, the fork, or knife, or spoon could never do what the spatula does.  Especially in record time, as

Not all produce is created equal. I’m telling you this is true for me. I love cauliflower. I would eat it anytime, anywhere. Kale on the other hand? It is the bane of all civilization, right along with tofu. I know tofu isn’t a vegetable. But it is awful, like kale. Anyway. This is true

In my first 12 years of formal education, I performed fairly high on the scale. I did not need a tutor or much help from anyone, for that matter. Not even my corny dad or my worrying mom. I’d raise my hand in class if I knew the answer. I turned my homework in on

That oven is there for many reasons.Baking is one of them. Here’s the thing.It has been a long time since I had baked. At Christmas time, we made cookies with the oldest grandkids. But that was the first time in many moons. So.I had not mixed a batch of cookies.Or worked the dough for a

The United States is, famously, a melting pot.  In so many ways.  We have come to this country in droves since the late 1500s.  The first permanent English settlement in North America was established in 1607 by the London Company.  It was granted a charter by King James I of England in 1606.  I’m not

Euphemisms By Linda Stowe They say the early bird gets the worm, but what if you’re the worm? Where’s the motivation to get up and get going there? Or what about letting the cat out of the bag? What’s the point of putting the cat in a bag in the first place? We often hear

How does that rabbit go?  The one from Alice In Wonderland?  He looks down at his pocket watch, freaks out, and starts running all around the place, singing, “I’m late. I’m late. For a very important date.” Well.  Here’s something about me.  I am not that rabbit.Not even close. I am on time.  Prompt.  Like