The Monster Hiding in Our Garden…
A monster that grows to monstrous proportions AND BITES!…
From The Home Office
Wait Just a Dadgum Minute! Tornadoes Travel on Mountains?!
He continued, "When them twisters hit, you come RIGHT HERE! Got that? Southwest Corner. Underground. Safe space!" He turned, and went back to work. GAH!!!…
It’s Pretty Obvious That the Hurricane Gods are FOLLOWING US
We've lived in the far northwest corner of Georgia all of six weeks and we've already had...…
Blew Out My Ribs Coughing…
I woke up one morning last week with awful pain between two of my ribs on my front, left side...…
NEED GREEN THUMB ADVICE, PLEASE – Best Seeds to Plant Late in the Season?
Since we moved here late in the planting season, and since we were then sick for two weeks, we're VERY late in getting seeds in the ground. We have planted giant pumpkins (not for eating - for FUN!), sweet onions, green onions, and herbs. But, that's all so far. My question is...what can we plant this late in the season that we can still harvest before the first freeze in October?…
Down With a BAD Flu
Once I started feeling better, I made the mistake of watering the garden, planting some onions, doing three loads of laundry...…
Play “Name the Scary Bug” and you might win a free book publishing package from Booklocker!
Georgia has a seemingly infinite variety of scary creepy crawly things. We've been taking lots of pictures of what we've discovered (not only outdoors, but INSIDE as well), and we thought it would be super fun to have a contest today...…
Rear-Ended by Leadfoot Leona in Alabama!
I jumped into the road in front of her truck, waving my arms, and yelling, "OH NO NO NO NO NO! You are NOT LEAVING!!"…
Move is On Hold Because WE CAN’T BUY GAS!
I texted our daughter. It was after midnight but she called me immediately, saying, "Mom, it's really bad." She lives in a very small town in Georgia and...…
The Smell of Sharpies is STUCK in My Nose and Brain
They all looked kinda scared when I started pulling random things out of the pantry and fridge. Each night, I tell them, "We gotta eat it all! Waste not, want not!! Isn't this fun?!" They don't think so...…
For the First Time in 24 Years, I’m About to….
We stocked up on groceries (including microwave popcorn and Milk Duds), cleaned the townhouse, bought some new books, and researched some good movies to watch...…
Driving Backwards Down the Freeway…and Bionic Bumblebees
The driver of an 18-wheeler to my right laid on his horn, and waved wildly at us. What the HECK?!?!…
24 Hours in HELL! Are the Sellers Moving Out or NOT?!?!
We kept laughing about that April Fool's joke until Saturday morning, when I received a REAL email from our realtor that was eerily similar to the fake one Brian had created...…
Lowly Renters Get No Respect!
I just don't understand people... In fact, I'd far prefer to socialize with a "lowly renter" than a snotty, big-headed homeowner any day!…
Best April Fool’s Joke EVER!! – by Angela Hoy and Brian Whiddon
This was when we picked up the phone to Facetime with her. My face was red and my eyes and cheeks were wet from laughing so hard. She thinks I've been crying! …
Almost Water Blasted Right Out of Bed + A TORNADO!!
It only took a nanosecond for me to realize there was a guy standing ON THE ROOF outside of the bedroom window, holding...…
We Got the House We Wanted!
After those disappointments, one night, when I was up way past my bedtime, I accidentally changed the search parameters in realtor.com and...…
Moving is EXHAUSTING!
Since my broken toe (from November) still throbs on occasion (when it's about to rain), I volunteered to watch the two grandbabies in the office. To be completely honest, my toe didn't hurt a all that day. (Sssshhh! Don't tell!!) I got the BEST job of the day!!!…
To Georgia and Back…in Only Four Days!
When we took a walk the first evening, we heard no traffic noise, no sirens...no nothing! Well, there was a flock of geese flying overhead that made quite a racket. At dusk, the frogs in a nearby pond started up a grand chorus.…
Things are Crazy Nuts Here!
Yesterday, we made an offer on a house in far northwest Georgia, in the mountains, and the offer was accepted today. Now, we are drowning in paperwork...…
Let It Snow…and Snow…and Snow… Enough Already!!!
We woke up in the morning, and it was 9 DEGREES!!!…
What Do You Do When Your Florida Kid Asks for “Snow” for Christmas?
After reading yesterday morning that a snowstorm was predicted to hit Beech Mountain on the day of our arrival, we scrambled, and managed to leave Florida two days early. We'll be all settled in by tomorrow afternoon. The snow will begin on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, the snow is supposed to turn to ice...…
When Your Vehicle Starts Dropping Metal Chunks on the Road, But It STILL RUNS!
The bubbling became cracking. And, the cracking eventually turned into metal chunks falling off the sides of the bottom. No kidding! Yet, it kept running!!…
House Hunting Kinda Sucks!
The house hunting has begun. We originally planned to move to Tennessee but that idea was nixed when I discovered that they require...…
I Had a Cold. It was NOT Covid.
People are still getting the flu, colds, stomach bugs, etc. However, getting a tickle in your throat these days brings on a bit more concern than it did a year ago...…
21 Things I Am DEMANDING in 2021!!!
I think we can all agree that 2021 sucked cheese balls. I am a firm believer in "The Secret" philosophy - "whatever consumes your thoughts is what you will eventually get in life." With that in mind, I have 21 specific demands for the year 2021 that will be "consuming my thoughts" for the next 12 months...…
Brian Shares Another Holiday Sing-a-long! Come Sing With Us to the Tune of Deck the Halls!! (WARNING: RATED R)
We hope you enjoy this poetic masterpiece!…
Update on Our Neighbor, Nosy Nancy
I opened the door, mustered up my biggest fake smile, and said, "Hello, Nancy! How are you?" She stood there, hunched over with that perpetual scowl on her face, and said...…
My Dad Died on Black Friday – but NOT from Covid
I talked to my younger brother that evening, and asked him if there was any way I could talk to Dad before they pulled the plug. Despite being on a ventilator (something my dad never wanted done to him), the doctors said he could still hear us...…
WE NEED YOUR HELP! How Should We Deal with Our Neighbor, Nosy Nancy?
Two days later, Capt. Brian was getting out of his truck and Nosy Nancy confronted him. She proceeded to shout at him and...…
Yes, It’s True. We’re Selling the Boat :(
Well, it was loads of fun but, after only 3 1/2 years, I had to wave the white flag. Here's why...…
ANOTHER Falling-Off-the-Boat Accident Lands Me in the E.R.!
I quickly stood up, saying, "I'm fine! I'm fine!" My lower left shin was bleeding, but not badly. That hurt. I didn't really have any other pain. I looked down and that's when I noticed...…
Call Me Paranoid But We’re Holed Up in the Woods for Election Week!
Several weeks ago, we made the decision to take a trip to the sticks during election week. Since protests in St. Petersburg, Florida have been off and on over the past several months, we didn't want to take any chances in case...…
I Made My Kid Sick!
I made two batches of jerky in the dehydrator last week and they came out like black tree bark. Sure, they taste good but I'm not sure they're worth getting a broken tooth or two...…
Be Prepared to BE SCARED!!!
We met at Spirit Halloween last week to "push all of the buttons." Those of you who have been there know what I mean...…
How I Spent $2,000…When I Only Needed to Spend $28
He showed me something that I knew wasn't as powerful as I needed so I asked him, "Why are you under-selling me? Upsell! Upsell!!"…
Do YOU Make Your Bed Every Morning?
We are all crazy-nuts busy here. It's our "AAAACK!!!" season at BookLocker and we're all working double-time (literally) to get our new authors' books on the market by Christmas. I realized yesterday that we've ordered food delivery more in the past two weeks than we have in the past eight months and...…
Wanna Know What We Were REALLY Doing in the Woods Last Weekend???
I never announce my location ahead of time when traveling. Why? Because, over the years, I have received direct threats from people who we exposed on WritersWeekly as scammers...…
Abbreviated Issue Because We’re Camping in the Boonies!
We are in the mountains of North Carolina "on vacation" right now so...…
No More Single Points of Failure!
I have to admit it's a relief that, if I get the virus, get mauled by rioters, drown in a hurricane, burned in a forest fire, or die in a meteor strike, a nuke, an earthquake, etc. (none of these things seems unbelievable this year!) that the business will survive and thrive without me...…
HUMPH!!! No Camping Trip for US This Weekend!!
Forecast for several inches of rain ruined our trip. What will I be doing instead?!…
Body Slammed by a 14-Month-Old!
Last week, I told you that I bought Jack the loudest toy on Earth! What was it? Heh...…
We Dodged a HUGE Bullet But…
I felt guilty for being relieved about that because so many other people lost homes, businesses, and, far worse, loved ones...…
Why You WANT to Be Located in the the Middle of INITIAL Spaghetti Models
The local news is shoving doom and gloom down our throats because of Tropical Depression 13, which is expected to turn into Hurricane Laura. At this moment, St. Petersburg is right in the middle of the cone...…
How I Tricked Frank for His Birthday!
After moaning about the cost of such a gift (they really aren't THAT expensive), I asked him if we could have a nice lunch together instead. Maybe I'd get him a shirt or something. Hee hee hee.…