My Favorite New Tradition That We Haven’t Started Just Yet

I've been sitting here for ten minutes trying to figure out how to write this post. Because it's about Ann Voskamp. And her gorgeous new book. And I don't know if y'all know this, but Ann is sort of a brilliant writer. So any attempt on my part to … [Continue reading]

Because It’s Time For Kick Off

Listen. I feel like I owe y'all a little bit of an explanation. I know that I mention "work" from time to time, but I never get too specific about it because, well, about seven years ago when I went to my boss about transitioning to part-time (I … [Continue reading]

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 27

Well, Melanie and I decided to record this podcast on a Tuesday afternoon whim, and as always, we had no plan, no rhyme, no reason. We did, however, have some thoughts about Justin Timberlake, John Mayer's new album (Ben Rector's, too), the Ben … [Continue reading]

I’d Write A Song About It If I Could, You Know, Write Songs

If you had spent any significant time at my house this summer, here's what you would've heard me say approximately 4,822 times: "I'm hot." "Oh my word I'm burning up." "Hold on - I'm gonna have to turn down the air down." "I'm … [Continue reading]

Mostly The “I” Whispers, But Sometimes It Stands Up And Screams

Well, all I can say is that I LEARNED SOME THINGS reading your comments on college football traditions at your respective schools. I must have said, "Well, I had no idea" at least 25 times. Honestly, I'm so taken with all this new college football … [Continue reading]

It’s About That Time

I am elated to report that the high today in Birmingham was 78 degrees. SEVENTY EIGHT DEGREES. It is August 15th. The Lord is faithful and worthy to be praised. And then - AND THEN - if that weren't enough, I found this little treasure in our … [Continue reading]