• Embracing Change: Our New Home in Tennessee

    Embracing Change: Our New Home in Tennessee

    We just passed our one week mark of “officially” being Tennesseans again. Things have been moving along slower than I would have liked. If you read the last blog, you know what a tremendous mess we walked into when we got here. Well, we had a lot of it cleaned up before we actually moved Read more

  • Ch..Ch…Ch..Ch..Changes….

    Ch..Ch…Ch..Ch..Changes….

    My brother in law, B, died and now I live in Knoxville again. This is probably going to be a long one to get you all caught up. If you’ve been around for a while, you were probably aware that Will’s brother came to live with us for a bit in 2019. We found him Read more

  • I’m Back and Older than Ever

    I’m Back and Older than Ever

    In typical Angie fashion, I was rearranging my house and broke my computer monitor. I do have a laptop, and I do have a phone, so I am probably just making excuses as to why I haven’t blogged in a bit, but I just prefer using a desktop for a lot of the things I Read more

  • Oddities and Other People’s Sticks

    Oddities and Other People’s Sticks

    The author reflects on their shelf of personal curiosities, emphasizing the joy these items bring. During an estate sale, they discover a similar shelf belonging to a late artist, feeling compelled to preserve the odd items. The narrative underscores the subjective value of memories and the impact of little treasures on one’s life. Read more

  • What Nobody Tells You About Being an Empty Nester (Especially If You Were a Teen Mom)

    What Nobody Tells You About Being an Empty Nester (Especially If You Were a Teen Mom)

    After my kids moved out, the silence didn’t feel like peace. It felt like loss. But little by little, I’m learning that life after motherhood isn’t about going back—it’s about unfolding the dreams I tucked away and becoming someone new. Read more

  • Cheese, Chocolate, and Other Poor Life Choices

    Cheese, Chocolate, and Other Poor Life Choices

    Facing 50 with anxiety, digestive issues, and no health insurance, I’m learning how plant-based eating, fiber, and small daily changes might heal my gut—and my life. Read more