Things are Swamped (Literally) Here at the Home Office – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor
It's been a very bizzzzzzzzy week!…
From The Home Office
Tank the Dog vs. GIANT Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees will fly right up to your face, and look you in the eye. I'm not kidding! Check out the video I posted!!…
ANOTHER Tornado Warning
Around 3:00 a.m., our weather radio alert blared. I can tell you that I have never gotten out of bed that fast, nor...…
Fire on Lookout Mountain!
He said, "What are those orange lights underneath?" I squinted again, and said, "I have no idea. Wanna go grab the binoculars?" He came right back outside and, within a second, he said, "Mom! It's a fire!"…
It’s (not) the End of the World As We Know It!
Since I figured it was going to be a late night, I took a nap at 2:00. As the big, dark clouds started to roll in, we hunkered down inside, waiting for the weather radio to start blasting every few minutes with watches and warnings...…
This Town is Sooooo Small!!! (Part 4)
We recently heard a story about a neighbor who served time in prison several years ago...…
Update on Baby Charly Rose and Her Mama
Our daughter later said she knew it wasn't good because of the looks the nurses were giving each other...…
Welcoming Grandbaby #4!!
Check out her hair!!!…
“YOUR SISTER IS STUCK ON A MOUNTAIN.” When Your Mom Buries the Lede…
Here is a text conversation I had with my mother last week... (NOTE: "Lede" IS spelled correctly here. If you don't know that, Google it.)…
This Town is Sooooo Small!!! (Part 3)
Next, I needed eggnog so I turned my cart left, and headed for the dairy section. As soon as I rounded the corner, about 10 feet in front of me was...…
This Town is Sooooo Small!!! (Part 2)
"Wowweee! LOOK AT ALL THAT FOOD!" "Wowweeee! You must have lots of kids!" "Wowweee! Where do you put all that stuff?"…
I Say: “This Town is Sooooo Small!!!” You Say: “How Small is It?” (Part 1)
I went through Bonnie’s line. She’s my favorite cashier because she is always so friendly and connects on a personal level with everybody. Perhaps too personal at times...…
What I Asked Santa for This Year…After I Ran Into Our Mailbox
As I approached, again, ever so slowly, Brian said turn left, I turned right instead (not sure how THAT happened!), and then...…
The Dental Hygienist from Hell
Thinking I was going to go absolutely insane with fear, I seriously considered making a run for it. I would simply get up, grab my purse, and walk out. However...…
Mass Grandkid Mayhem Here!
We have been playing with the grandkids, keeping our dog Tank from eating their cats, preparing for Thanksgiving, dancing to silly kid videos, and making a gingerbread house...…
Three Turkeys to Thaw and a Road Trip!
Who wants to cook and do dishes when you can play with Hot Wheels and Barbie Dolls?!?!…
At Dinner, She Said My Toasted Marshmallows Looked Like Scabs…
At the beginning of our early Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, which I spent ALL DAY ON MY FEET COOKING for Grandma, we all sat down...…
Grandma Comes to Visit and Brings Lots of Laughter!
She is 80 years old and frail but she has a wicked sense of humor! Last night, I asked her...…
Trunk or Treat and the Cemetery Crawl Were Big HITS!!
Mason was sitting still like a statue and I (dressed as a nun to keep him in line) would tell the children it was okay to touch it. Then, Mason would jump. Heh...…
Come See Me This Weekend! I Will Be a Reenactor at a Local Cemetery!! :)
At the request of the Dade County Historical Society, I agreed to reenact Mary Ann McDonough Bennett, who lived on a local 320-acre farm with her husband and 12 CHILDREN! Wait until you hear the bloody Cherokee Indian part of the story!!…
I Had to Take Mason to Urgent Care
When his fever was still present on day seven, I knew he probably had a secondary infection...…
WE’RE UNDER ATTACK!! It’s Stink Bug Season in Georgia!
They have repeatedly been dive bombing our heads and they make a very loud BZZZZZZZ sound when they're incoming!!!…
9-VOLT BATTERY EMERGENCY? How Our Family and Friends Fared in Hurricane Ian
My best friend, Cindy, kept me updated throughout the storm (because I was a nervous wreck!), including sending me humorous messages about...…
On Monday Night, We Saw DOZENS of UFOs…in a Line!!!
Heck yeah, they saw them. You couldn't miss them! We were ALL on our feet and we were FREAKING OUT!!!…
Post-hospital Update on Little Jack
As Brian briefly explained last week, Jack has been very ill. He started running a fever at his birthday party. The next day, it shot up to 103 so his parents took him to Urgent Care...…
Fall’s Approach Brings New Life to Our Garden Beds! – by Brian Whiddon
You absolutely MUST see our 4 foot long bean!! No kidding!!!…
“Peter” Peppers (ha ha ha) Are NOT a Gimmick!
I bought the seeds on Amazon after seeing pictures. I seriously thought it was a gimmick but...…
Over the River and Through the Woods to…
Thank you all for the warm wishes after last week's missive. Max is...…
Sniff, Snort, Cough… Is It Covid or NOT?!
Is it just me or does it seem like EVERYBODY is sick right now?!?!…
Did The Bats Eat My Pet Spider?! (LOTS OF PICTURES!)
We turned on the spotlight to attract insects and she went to work hunting. But, the spotlight brought out two bats as well...…
No BZZZZZ! When Dentists Do NOT Overtreat Children!! – by Ali Hibberts, Director of Publishing Services at BookLocker
One dentist made a mistake while drilling into one of my teeth, and that forced me to get a crown (which I had to pay for). I, of course, fired that dentist...…
Why I Was Offline on Wednesday
I received a text from our pastor on Tuesday evening. He asked if I could...…
PARVO UPDATE: Tank is Doing Better!
After three days of feeding him what we call "Slop" (1 cup of water mixed with 2 tablespoons of wet dog food - every 2 hours), he really seemed to get more energetic. However, we started noticing...…
Our New Puppy Died After Just Four Days…
Let me preface this post by saying it is humiliating to admit the huge mistake we made. Please be gentle in your comments. We are all grieving here...…
We Adopted a Stray Fur Baby! (Plus, the winner of the “Guess the Weight of Mason’s Yard Long Bean Harvest” contest!)
I noticed his skin and bones appearance and I felt so sorry for him! My heart melted...…
Guess the Weight of Mason’s Yard Long Bean Harvest, and Win a Free Book Publishing Package from BookLocker! (Plus, see who won last week’s tater contest!)
See who won the "guess the tater harvest weight" from last week, and get another chance at winning this week by guessing the weight of Mason's Yard Long Bean harvest! …
Guess the Weight of Mason’s Tater Harvest, and Win a Free Book Publishing Package from BookLocker!
Please read the post and the rules, and view the pictures, before submitting your guess! :)…
That’s One Titillating Carrot!
I sent a picture to our pastor last night, telling him that I think the community garden needs an exorcism...…
Trip to the Panhandle Leads to Covid Exposure
On the morning we were checking out of the hotel, we were supposed to have breakfast with our son. He texted me and said...…
We’re at a 2.6-star Hotel with a Drug Dealer Guarding the Back Door…
I'm pretty sure he's a drug dealer. Although he could be a pimp. I can't really tell the difference. I tried to catch his eye to...…
Why Can’t I Grow Onions from Seed?!
Seeking advice! As long as I've been gardening, I have not been able to grow onions from seed. Each seed brings forth a long, thin leaf. It then bends over and dies...…
The Giant Pumpkin Seeds Have ARRIVED!!!
My evil plans for this year's family pumpkin growing contest.... ;)…
Did You Know That Allergy Meds Can Be Addictive, and Have Severe Withdrawal Symptoms?
After she missed that first dose, she developed hives all over her body, and started itching so badly that she was crying in the shower, and clawing her skin...…
EXCITEMENT OR DREAD? Our First Beehive!
All winter long, Brian did not understand why I wasn't reading the books and watching videos. I kept giving him the "I'm too busy with work" excuse...…
CONFESSION: Um, I’m Kind of Addicted to the Johnny Depp Defamation Trial…
I was sitting here working but the words being said on the stand were so salacious, and so jaw-dropping, that I found myself watching more than working. Not good. But, I couldn't stop!…