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"This land is your land, this land is my land..." A nice sentiment and a catchy tune, but means nothing. This land belongs to the rich,...

This is Lilly Belle. She is 14 years old, and she has been with me since she was a kitten. She's a bit of a diva, totally standoffish,...

As I sit and rewatch the Academy Awards on Hulu, I am struck by a few things that I need to mention. "On average, every day, police in...

The 2021 Academy Awards were Sunday, and it was much, much different from the usual fanfare. It's getting a lot of criticism, but I liked...

“If you think you’re leading, but no one is following, then you are only taking a walk.” - Unknown Have you ever gone out on a limb, only...

I have often called myself an "in-and-outer" when it comes to friendships. Actually, I think most friendships are that way. You fall into...

In what I would say is the MOST OBVIOUS choice for the next host of Jeopardy, there is a potential misstep-fall from grace-travesty...

One thing that we have heard over and over again in this age of pandemic (I never thought I'd type THOSE words) is to keep your hands off...

A lot of people in business use their email signatures to promote their company, bring attention to a special promotion, or attach their...

There are a lot of ways to end a correspondence. "Sincerely", "Yours", "Thank you", etc. I have noted an increased usage of "Very...

During lunch this past Sunday, the family started discussing whether or not we watch movies over and over. I was saying that, no matter...

Hello, my name is Carmen and I am a glass-aholic. I bought some more drinking glasses over the weekend. I was on my way to buy an air...

My sorority alum/collegiate book club is going strong, and we had another discussion this past Sunday. This discussion was on "A Week In...

Stop what you are doing (after you read this, of course) and watch "Tina" on HBA Max. It's a documentary of Tina Turner; and, if you...

Y'all! Are you trying the drinks that Rachel and I are posting on BubblyBibbly.com? I made one this week that was so beautiful and very...

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke...

Well, maybe not everybody. And not necessarily my name. Okay, okay! When those close to you know your passion. That's what I meant to...

My mom asked me a while back if I was still learning things from her in the kitchen. I am, of course! Here are a few things: I make...

This is the map from my favorite book, "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster. I have been thinking for several years now about getting...

Thanks to my fabulous friend of 35 years, Jennie, I have been watching the series Criminal Minds from the beginning. Side note: As I type...