I was at a brewery the other day. It was new to me and so was the message written on the small chalkboard behind the bar. Let me go back several years and paint a picture of being out for drinks and wings. It was the usual Friday night event at the Red Barn. As…
Category: Dining
You Think You Are, but You’re Not
I recently was back in my favorite city for a few days. I planned ahead so that I was sure to see and do everything I wanted to see and do while there. However, sometimes you think you’re going to do something, but then you find out, you’re not. Do you think you’re going to…
It is Acceptable to Say ‘Stoner’?
My husband and I went out for a late dinner last week after church. As we pulled into the restaurant parking lot we noticed that the workers were having a communal smoke break outside the back door. We should have known things would only go downhill from there but we gave it a go anyway….
A Day Late and A Dollar Short
I know, I know! I’m a day late, but I’m not a dollar short-at least I don’t think so. Actually, ‘day late and dollar short’ is a funny saying. I consulted with my friend Urban Dictionary who said it’s “…like if a guy likes you and then another one asks you out before him, you…
Unwanted Attention
It’s December 1st and opening day for Christmas season, which means getting decorations out of the attic and going to the ‘holiday party’ at work. At last year’s party, I got a little more attention than I wanted. No, I didn’t overindulge and tell anybody off, at least I don’t think I did. But I…
There was a lot of Pretending
While traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, I stayed at a hotel and ate in the dining room. Little did I know there would be a lot of pretending. Upon arrival in the dining area there was not a soul in sight. I knew that meant things were not going to go well but I didn’t…
My Fruit of the Womb 