… and 24 other things you might not know about me. This post was inspired by my friend wigsbabe who wrote a post today called 25 Things You Wouldn’t Know About Me. I learned a lot about her, and I thought I’d give the list a shot myself. So, here we go: Numero Uno: I … Continue reading
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Thinking Thankfully
Thankful to be stubborn like my Daddy and silly like my Mama For warm fuzzy socks and cozy pajamas For new friends and old friends with whom I am blessed For the family home I am making into my own little nest For the scent of pumpkin spice and crisp autumn days And all that … Continue reading
How Do You Like Your Coffee, Mate?
One day while having coffee with my sister and brother-in-law, my brother-in-law made a comment that to this day makes me laugh. “I like my coffee like I like my women,” he said. “Light and bitter.” Oh, and yeah, it makes me fear for his life too having said it in front of his wife! … Continue reading
Common Phrases Heard While Growing Up
Common phrases heard while growing up in the Curtis household … “Do you own stock in Con Ed?” Dad – when we left lights on after leaving a room “I brought you into this world and I can take you out of it!” Mom – doesn’t everyone’s mom say that? “I’m going to see a man about a horse …” … Continue reading
Hoodwinky …
… No, it’s not a real word. And it doesn’t have anything to do with being tricked, as in “I’ve been hoodwinked!” (Although I do love that phrase and should definitely use it more.) It’s what my Mama used to call Hoodia. You know, that herbal supplement that is supposed to suppress your appetite and help … Continue reading
Sixth Month Sadness
It’s amazing how your body, mind and soul are just aware of things, like certain dates or significant times of the year. You might be feeling sad or anxious for what seems like no reason at all, but subconsciously it all makes sense, and when you consciously realize the reason behind it, you wonder why you … Continue reading
Speak now or forever hold your beet!
While I absolutely love cupcakes, I’m really not that much of a junk food eater. I’ve always just loved food – good food. Growing up I remember my mom having a conversation with my friend’s mother about how she only had to open one can of corn for a family of five, meanwhile at my … Continue reading
Cupcakes & Cat Food 