Florida, Buc-ee’s, and the Hat-Wearing Vampire: A Road Trip Saga
Well, well, well… as promised, here I am, reporting live at checks clock 7:27 a.m. from the cozy (and suspiciously quiet) couch in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Yes, I’m actually here. Yes, on purpose. Sort of. Let’s just say, in the great democracy of our family, I was the one dissenting vote on this road trip… and I still ended […]
Southern-ish Discomfort: Sunshine Edition
So imagine here I am, standing by the truck at 3 p.m., keys in hand, staring down the possibility of driving 15 hours to Florida like I’m about to flee the scene of a crime. But the real crime? This weather. Kentucky’s giving frost-nipped nose, crunchy grass, and “where did my joy go?” energy. I’m a summer […]
Baby Eminem, Prednisone, and the Call of the Coast
Oh, the gut-wrenching, soul-searching, life-altering decision I must make…Do I want to go to Florida from Friday until Monday night?YES. A thousand times yes.Do I want to drive 15 hours there and 15 hours back within a single week?Absolutely not. In fact, my body laughed at the very thought. My joints whispered, “Girl, you better sit down.” […]
So… Is This Thing On?
Alright, friends, strangers, and that one loyal reader I hope isn’t just a bot from Estonia—let’s have a little chat. You know how some people pick up yoga or sourdough breadmaking during hard times? Well, I picked up writing. Not just blog ramblings like this one (though, yes, hello, you’re welcome)—I actually started dabbling in short stories. Fictional ones. […]
From Sunshine to Submersion: Our Triumphant Return to the Bluegrass State
Well folks… we’re back! Kentucky welcomed us home yesterday with open arms—and a whole lot of WATER. I’m talking about an epic, Noah’s-Ark-level, aquatic extravaganza. We cruised in from Tennessee, not necessarily unaware, just not prepared, and BAM—hello, soggy apocalypse! Imagine this: you’re driving peacefully and suddenly you spot rooftops peeking out from massive lakes where neighborhoods used […]
Blockheads and Bangers: My Night at The Minecraft Movie Premiere
Last night, I witnessed cinematic history. No, not some Oscar-bait drama where everyone whispers and stares meaningfully into the distance. I’m talking about The Minecraft Movie. Yes. That Minecraft. Blocks. Creepers. Crafting tables. And somehow… absolute magic. Let me be very clear: I do not play Minecraft. I don’t even know what half the stuff in the game […]
Oh, My Kentucky! A Dramatic Weather Update & Career Crisis
Y’all, we have been basking in the Florida sunshine for almost two glorious weeks, and now, like some cruel joke, the universe is calling us back up north. But here’s the kicker—Kentucky is about to get slammed with some major storms. Tornadoes, high winds, probably flying cows… I mean, have we learned nothing from The Wizard […]
Gators, Turtles, and Signs of Questionable Life Choices: A Day at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Today, we traded sunscreen and sandy flip-flops for some solid nature vibes at Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater, Florida. It’s a beautiful 51-acre patch of paradise featuring trails and boardwalks that wind under massive oak trees like they’re auditioning for the “most majestic tree” role in a Disney movie. The paths meander over streams, creeks, lakes, […]
Snoop Dogg Makes Wine?! Pour Me a Glass, Fo’ Shizzle!
Snoop Dogg makes wine, y’all. Yes, that Snoop. The king of rap, the man who brought us West Coast vibes and a whole lot of “Gin and Juice.” And now? He’s out here crushing grapes instead of beats. What in the Martha-Stewart-collaboration is going on?! Okay, real talk — Snoop might have some competition with Eminem, but […]
Twistee Treat: Where Your Diet Goes to Die, and You Love Every Second of It
Have you ever experienced the pure joy of a Twistee Treat? If not, brace yourself. These iconic ice cream shops reside in what can only be described as a 25-foot-tall fiberglass temple of dairy deliciousness shaped like an actual ice cream cone. Honestly, if ancient civilizations had worshipped ice cream, Twistee Treat would be their pyramid.Now, […]
