Personal Archives

In Funny

Can You See It?

October 22, 2021 3 Mins Read

Now, I am a person that goes to the dermatologist every year. For years, my doctor has recommended a preventative, deep-facial peel for the sun damage done to my fair skin during my youth. The only problem I have with this suggestion is the recovery time. For a week after this procedure, you look like a reptile during molting season. So, I put it off until last November when, once again, the doctor reminded me of the peel and went on to say that it was also good for getting rid of fine lines (he should have mentioned that earlier).

In Personal

Disrupter | Change is Good?

October 15, 2021 1 Min Read

In less than two months, I have recorded three new radio interviews, torn my home up in a remodeling frenzy, bought a work-in-progress business in Miami with new travel expenditures, and happened to witness the launch of Elon Musk’s first civilian space launch with Space X from Cape Canaveral.

In Personal

“The Nightingale” | A Book Recommendation

October 8, 2021 2 Mins Read

If you haven’t read Kristin Hannah’s book The Nightingale, then you need to put it on your book list. This soon to be made into a movie book has everything, except maybe laughter.

In Opinion

Remodeling and Consumption

October 1, 2021 3 Mins Read

It is hard to believe I have lived in my house for almost 30 years. When first moving in with a budding family, it didn’t seem big enough. Now, it’s too big.
At this stage of my life, I find many of my friends are downsizing . I too have contemplated a smaller place, but with my still-nagging ambition, and possible fallacy to believe “bigger is better,” I just can’t pull the trigger and move into a condo.

In Family

Our Second Week in Miami

September 17, 2021 2 Mins Read

During our second Miami work week, Grady’s parents came to town.
Ann, having grown up on the beach in California, was energized by the childhood sensory memories created by the sights, sounds, and beach smells.

In Personal

Girls’ Night Croquet with Our Flag Overhead

August 27, 2021 2 Mins Read

This week’s Girl’s Night Out (GNO) was at my house. Being the hostess of the evening, I get to loosely plan the menu and setting. Because COVID is on the rise, we, as a group, chose to be mindful of each other’s family health concerns by communing outside. And because I love games (remember the adult easter egg hunt?), at this GNO, we played croquet.

In Business

Big Changes on Flag and Banner’s First Floor

August 20, 2021 2 Mins Read

I sit outside all the time. I took note a few weeks ago when, for a brief moment, right at dusk, I felt an ever so slight wisp of cool air brush across my skin. This is when I began to take notice of the trees and saw they were feeling it, too.

In Family

Ten Colors Below the Ankle

July 23, 2021 1 Min Read

My ex-husband, Ron Thompson, used to say I was the only person he knew that could wear ten colors below the ankle.

In Opinion

Patriotism & Worship

July 9, 2021 2 Mins Read

Last Independence Day happened to fall on Sunday, a day of worship for many Americans and, as usual, I was at ushering at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral that morning. Because of our country’s deep tension between worship and patriotism, I felt sorry for our dean who, in her sermon that day, had to find the balance between celebrating the gospel and nationalism. She found the common ground in the word “Freedom.”

In Personal

Am I Going Crazy?

July 2, 2021 2 Mins Read

A month ago, while flying home from Miami and landing in Atlanta, I felt a terrible pressure in my ear that had me close to screaming out loud. The pain was excruciating and left the right side of my face sore and achy for a few days.

In Opinion

Do Something

June 18, 2021 2 Mins Read

Kids complain about school and grown-ups complain about work. But, when gone from your life, you realize how much you miss the socialization and the opportunities that working and learning afford you.

In Personal

Getting Back to Normal

May 28, 2021 2 Mins Read

Oh, it is so nice to be able to shake hands, hold babies, and eat out, again.
This week, an old friend and former roommate from my twenties came to stay at my house along with her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.

In Opinion

A Day of Learning | Are You Woke?

May 21, 2021 6 Mins Read

This past Sunday proved to be an experiential lesson for me in America’s current social and global threats. And, as with all realizations, the more you learn, the more you realize you need to learn. It is never as simple as you would like it to be.

In Funny

Ring My Bell

May 14, 2021 3 Mins Read

Remember those little bells on your bicycle handle bars, that kids just love to ring? The ones where you could keep your hands in place while your thumb stretched over to push the lever on a simple, mechanical bell?

In Inspiration

A Fall from Grace

May 7, 2021 4 Mins Read

Foxholes make Believers Because I cuss like a sailor and appear to live life without boundaries, some might find it…

In Personal

Let’s Talk About Feet

April 23, 2021 2 Mins Read

As I have written before, I don’t consider myself an influencer. But, every now and again, I feel obliged to share a shopping tip, like when I posted about easy and everyday-wear wrist weights I purchased.

In Opinion

March Madness: I Am Proud to be a Razorback

April 2, 2021 2 Mins Read

In 2019, when I first met and blogged about Razorback basketball Coach Eric Musselman, I didn’t know that Covid 19 was looming ahead or that the Razorbacks would make it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2021’s Playoff.

In Dreamland Ballroom

Finally, Something Fun … and I Mean FUN

March 5, 2021 3 Mins Read

During my ole’ lady swim class, I overheard a fellow participant complain that she was suffering mentally and blamed it on a lack of routine brought on by Covid-19’s restrictions. I told her I was suffering from just the opposite … too much routine.

In Business

A Push from Peers Can be a Good Thing

February 26, 2021 3 Mins Read

This is hard to believe: I have been blogging since 2004! I used to blog once a month but, a few years back, my marketing staff pushed me to blog more and share my business knowledge.

In Business

Our Record-Breaking Snowstorm

February 19, 2021 3 Mins Read

I have never seen Arkansas’ local TV meteorologist, Barry Brandt, so happy. He appeared almost jubilant as he pointed to the snow-covered map and expounded on snowfall statistics that he clearly loves.