Oh, There’s Nothing Like Ham For The Holidays

Earlier today I was trying to figure out what I might blog about tonight, and then out of nowhere I thought, "THE HAM! I NEED TO TELL THEM ABOUT THE HAM!" Because remember how I've given away fifteen pounds of Petit Jean bacon a couple of times? … [Continue reading]

An Assortment Of Unrelated Items

Well, it has been almost 48 hours since the Mississippi State / Alabama football game, and I'm still not over it. It wasn't that I expected to win. But we played with so much heart and effort, and we never, ever quit. Just like in the A&M game. … [Continue reading]

What Mississippi Does

She hugs you real tight and asks how your mama's doin'. She remembers the best about you, forgets the worst, and forgives even when you haven't asked. She shops with her mama, her sisters, her daughters and her nieces - and she's always certain … [Continue reading]

15 Favorite Things About Fall

In no particular order: - bright orange leaves - UGG slippers (or, in my case, UGG knock-off slippers) - grilled cheese sandwiches (for some reason this is a fall food to me) - sweater coats - 2-pump Pumpkin Spice Latte' (I know - it's … [Continue reading]

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 30

As is our usual tendency, Melanie and I recorded this podcast without anything even remotely resembling a plan. We talked about all sorts of stuff, though: Thanksgiving, Christmas, college football, TV, beauty products, and Melanie's preoccupation … [Continue reading]

An Impromptu Book Signing Alternative

Well, I had just about the best time ever in Mississippi. It was like a big reunion, really; I saw friends from high school, from college, from my first couple of jobs after college, and from pretty much every phase of my life. I even saw my … [Continue reading]