“She’s a good girl, loves her momma, loves Jesus, and America too.” Good ol’ Tom Petty and his song “Free Fallin’.” This is the saying on a tank top I ordered to wear for the 4th of July. It was perfect for me. First off, I love my momma so much. I love me some
You just spit in a tube. That’s what you do when you have your DNA sequenced: spit, cap it tight, ship it off, and wait. A few weeks later, you’ll know where your ancestors lived. You’ll have an explanation for your red hair or long fingers. You’ll see the world differently. Or, as in the
If you’ve ever noticed how thirsty you get when it’s hot outside, that’s because your body’s natural water content evaporates more quickly in warm weather. It’s not just your mouth that gets parched, however; your entire body, including your skin, can feel the impact of climbing temperatures. Although it’s often overlooked, skin is an essential
Summer eatin’ is such a special treat. I love fall and winter foods for the coziness of a hot bowl of soup or comfort of a casserole. But summer, oh summer. As much as I hate the humidity, I look forward to the amazing foods during these months. Like picking strawberries and making some homemade
Even if you wanted to, you couldn’t count all the stars in the sky. It’s a perfectly clear night to try, though. The campfire’s lit, and its crackly sound competes with tree frogs; conversation is soft, refreshments are cold, and you’re almost dry from a dip in the lake. This kind of evening is just
These days we are all (or at least should be) taking extra cleaning precautions, wiping down door handles and sanitizing frequently touched services. In the midst of your amped up cleaning, now is a good time to address your makeup brushes. I recently organized my cosmetics and took inventory of my makeup accessories, because what
Early on in the pandemic shutdown, a box arrived at our house. The writing on the box made it obvious it had been sent from oversees. Our older son Reid is currently living in Hong Kong. For five years before moving to the island, he had lived on mainland China, so it certainly crossed our
It was the summer of 1998, and my mom, brother, and I went down to South Carolina to go to Myrtle Beach with our whole Liddick family. It was always all my aunts, uncles, Gram, and cousins all in one big beach house for a week. It was kind of a tradition when we were
I’ve always been a big fan of giving books as gifts because I personally enjoy reading, and I believe more people should be reading actual physical books. Usually, when browsing books for gift-giving, I lean towards novels or biographies. However, for Father’s Day this year, I may just mosey over to the “self-help” & “manuals/guides”
As a mom of two kids and a wife, it’s nice to have easy quick nights on these summer days. I mean I love to be in my kitchen, but you know what I also love? Being outside. On these beautiful 70-degree days that we have been getting, I have been having a hard time
The color green symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility; all are apt descriptors of the hopes we have as we head into the green phase. And what a better time than summer to emerge from self-isolation, even if we are emerging 6 feet apart from each other. As we begin to return to work and
