Yankees, Rednecks, and Everything in Between

 A Lighthearted Look at the Great American Divide

The Southern Drawl

Back when I worked in a call center, people on the other end used to compliment my Southern accent. The funny part? I wasn’t even laying it on thick.  I thought I was being professional. Turns out my “professional” still had just enough drawl to give me away. And when I do crank it up for fun, I can rattle off the most redneck things: “How many youngin’s you got? Is that them over yonder? I could just eat that baby up! I’m fixin’ to run to Jay-an-nem’s for supper.”

Meet Rocky B Brown

The Miniature Pinscher Who Stole My Space (And My Heart)

There’s a  certain sound that comes with owning a MinPin. It’s the fast tap-tap-tap of tiny paws on the floor, made by a dog that lives life at top speed.

If you had told me a few months ago that my small, cozy home was about to get a high-energy puppy, I would have thought you were crazy. But then Rocky showed up. My boyfriend Jay and our grandson Kingston brought him home, and honestly? I never saw it coming. It didn't take long for this little terror to steal my heart, though. Life hasn't been the same since. 

Affirmations for Real Growth (and When You Feel Stuck)

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it just means you’re still becoming.

You don’t need “perfect vibes”, you need words that feel true, grounded and repeatable when you’re tired but still trying.

These affirmations are short enough to carry with you, strong enough to stick and real enough to remind you: growth is still happening, even when it feels slow.

That Butterfly - a poem

I remember the first time I saw a butterfly fly, I just watched it in amazement.

Back when the grass tickled my feet and I'd laugh for hours with pure abandonment.

You’re Not Worth It - A Poem

My blood is boiling,

I can't catch my breath. 

I see red,

I want to choke you to death. 

Is AWAI Worth It? My Honest Take as a Working Writer

Why AI Will Not Be Replacing Copywriters

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase at no extra cost to you.

If you've thought about Copywriting in the past but hesitated out of fear that AI would replace you, stop worrying. Seriously.

It’s NASCAR Weekend in Darlington, SC — A Town Falling Apart at the Seams

Race weekend brings tens of thousands of fans to Darlington, SC — but when the engines go quiet, the town is left with broken infrastructure, poverty and leadership that can’t get out of its own way.

Turn 4 at Darlington Race Track. Photo taken by author.