Sean Dietrich inspires and amazes me! He never seems to run out of stories to tell! I started this little blog to record stories I want my kids to know about me and although I have lived almost 58 years on this planet, I can’t for the life of me think of a new storyContinue reading “The World’s Best Blogger (No, It isn’t Me!)”
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How Do You Spell Love?
My sister came to visit last week with her son and his girlfriend. I was flattered that Will wanted me to meet Kait. I was nervous at first, but after our initial awkwardness, we hit it off and pretty much talked non-stop all afternoon. We shared family folklore and laughed as we admitted some ofContinue reading “How Do You Spell Love?”
Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!
Note to readers: The title should be sung in four part harmony as it is performed by Bing and the gang in one of my favorite movies, White Christmas. I am writing this in the midst of a historical snowstorm in Arkansas. The year is 2021. We have received 15 inches of snow during theContinue reading “Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!”
Present Perfect Tense
I was loved as a child. Fiercely, intentionally loved! Yet, despite their very best efforts my parents didn’t manage to get it right. I have lots of baggage. I travel with some exquisite designer luggage, created especially for me, along with several crumpled paper sacks claimed by millions. I won’t go into great detail aboutContinue reading “Present Perfect Tense”
Never Skip School Wearing Heels
I never got in trouble at school. This is not to say that I never did anything wrong, I was just very careful, you might even say sneaky, and seldom got caught. The handful of times I did get caught, my reputation as a “good” kid and my mother’s reputation as a perfectionist with noContinue reading “Never Skip School Wearing Heels”
My Aunt Evelyn
I just celebrated my 35th wedding anniversary and have been reminded of so many family funnies/oddities that need to be saved for future generations to ponder. You may be wondering at the title of this blog and why my wedding anniversary makes me think of my Aunt Evelyn, especially since she wasn’t able to makeContinue reading “My Aunt Evelyn”
Christmas Memories 1966-1970
Bubble lights. Do you remember? My earliest memories of Christmas are of sitting in the dark mesmerized by colored liquid bubbling in a tiny tube, watching the light from our tree reflected in my big sister’s dark eyes. It was magical. There was also a hint of danger sizzling in the air around us. WeContinue reading “Christmas Memories 1966-1970”
The Great Toilet Paper Crisis of 1984
Many of us are worrying about the toilet paper situation. We cannot believe that hoarders are at it again! Why toilet paper of all things we ask ourselves. I know why. I learned the hard way that some things just should not be flushed! Let me tell you a story… Picture me a young, cuteContinue reading “The Great Toilet Paper Crisis of 1984”
Let Me Tell You a Story About My Name
Let Me Tell You A Story About My Name
My name is Alison. I am called Al, Alice, Ali. I endure the standard joke upon introductions, when thinking themselves incredibly clever, someone invariably calls me Alison Wonderland. My name is terribly important to me. I hate seeing it misspelled. So what did I do when I became a mother? Passed down the curse ofContinue reading “Let Me Tell You A Story About My Name”
Let Me Tell You a Story 