by Leslie Sholly | Jun 25, 2017 | death, family, food, Vacations
In May 2016, almost all our family (Jake excepted) took a short vacation together. Going on vacation all in the same car was something we thought we’d sworn off forever, but this was a quickly planned journey. John’s uncle was sick, and he wasn’t...
by Leslie Sholly | Jun 4, 2015 | family, review, sponsored, Vacations
If you are my age, you probably grew up reading the Ripley’s Believe It or Not cartoon in your daily paper. I can remember being fascinated and excited by Ripley’s observations of the curiosities from all corners of the globe. So I was very excited to...
by Leslie Sholly | May 2, 2015 | family, Knoxville
Well, this has been another banner week for me, y’all! Monday was my birthday, and who doesn’t like having a little fuss made over them? Especially when the fuss includes TWO bouquets and a homemade cake (Emily made it). Tuesday I published a post related...
by Leslie Sholly | Apr 28, 2015 | Parenting
Am I the only person in America who is having a little problem with this? Please understand, I am NOT bashing this mother. I am sure she loves her son and was concerned for his safety and his future. I’m not accusing her of abuse, or saying that her parenting...
by Leslie Sholly | Jul 3, 2012 | Vacations
. . . after ten days away! (about which much more later, I hope!) The last time we went to Baltimore, our house burned down. So I think we were all a little nervous and were happy to come home to this: Two of three kitties have yet to put in an appearance, though, so...