I guess I should first explain what a "bean" is, so you thoroughly understand what a "bean-ache" is. Between my husband's prior service in the Marine Corps and my mama's Creole heritage, our family has a language all of our own. Ink sticks, are pens. Calling one of the kids "booby" or "little willy" is …
My stomach is tied in knots. My vision is blurred. I feel like my heart is going to beat right out of my chest. What is ailing me, you ask? Am I in love? I can’t sleep. Let me rephrase that…. I haven’t slept in almost four years. I toss and turn to fall asleep, …
A friend stopped by work today and brought these beauties: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans! They were wrapped in bundles with cellophane, and secured in a Ziploc bag, but even those measures didn't prevent the scent of them distracting me the rest of the work day. She has no idea how wonderful of a treat this …
A couple of weeks ago, I found my first grey hair…... Okay, that was a bold face lie. I found my actual First Grey Hair on May 7th, 2003, upon returning home from a deployment. I figured the stress of being away from my 5-year old daughter, was reason enough. I plucked that mutha, taped …
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