Winner Winner Bacon-In-A-Cast-Iron-Skillet Dinner

Let me state for the record that I am impressed and humbled by your bacon-related enthusiasm. I got such a kick out of your giveaway comments. And I'm happy to announce that we have a winner. Her name is Kara. Congratulations, … [Continue reading]

Muchas Gracias, Mi Amiga de Barcelona

It was about 1:45 when I landed in Atlanta this past Sunday afternoon, and as soon as I got off the plane, I came up with a plan. I had a little over an hour until my flight to Birmingham, so I wanted to get to my gate, grab a sandwich, eat some … [Continue reading]

Would Anyone Like A Cast Iron Skillet And Some Bacon?

So remember when my book came out and one of the giveaways was a cast iron skillet and fifteen pounds of bacon? Well. I was actually supposed to give away two cast iron skillets. But I forgot all about that second one because the week before the … [Continue reading]

Arkansas, Arkansas, I Just Love Ole Arkansas

Well. I had the best time this past weekend. And believe it or not, it had absolutely nothing to do with college football. I mentioned last week that I was speaking at the Arkansas Women Bloggers conference, and that is exactly what I did. Friday … [Continue reading]

The Train Of Thought Has Left The Station

Well, I haven't been a very good blogger this week, but oh, I have me some reasons. Four of 'em, actually. 1. Work. It has been lively. Lively in a good way, but lively nonetheless. 2. I am going to Arkansas tomorrow to speak at the AWBU … [Continue reading]

Stressed Out At The Check Out

So when I was growing up, there was a pretty standard exchange that would happen when Mama or Daddy would buy something. It went a little something like this. 1. Mama or Daddy would make their selections, ask questions if they had them, and then … [Continue reading]