Chicken Legs

Growing up my family ate chicken quite frequently. As a kid my favorite piece was always the leg. I didn’t have to bother with a knife and fork because it came with it’s own built in handle for my little hand to hang on to. It usually had a nicely browned skin as well and [...]

Summer Storms

Last night a storm came in and settled for a little while over our home. As the wind picked up and the rain began to patter ODD and I went around the house and threw open all the windows to clear out all the stale summer air. When chest-rumbling cracks of thunder quickly followed the [...]

The Evolution of a Home – Part 1

The other day I went by my BIL’s apartment.  He and his family are getting ready to move to a new place so he can start residency.  We chatted for a little about moving onward and upward.  They are moving from cinder block University housing to a real house with a fenced yard.  It got [...]

Watercolor Portrait

When I was a little girl, about three years old, my Grandma L had my portrait painted.  I’m not sure if it was a friend or just someone she found but she gave a woman named Linda Farrar a photograph of me and had a watercolor portrait made.  It hung in my room when I [...]

On Being Social

I used to think I was a social person.

I’ve since realized this isn’t actually true.

Sure, I can communicate well with others.  I make friends easily.  I’m not too horribly awkward in public situations and don’t even stick my foot in my mouth all that often.  I read people’s body language and vocal inflection [...]