WordsAllSmooshedTogether

Anyone know the plural of “y’all”? It’s “all y’all.” Anyway, it’s been going on since the first redneck said “y’all.” I’m talking about combining words to make shorter words. This sort of mashing up doesn’t really concern me, because it’s unstoppable. But a recent trend isn’t sitting well with me. Combining words that have noContinue reading “WordsAllSmooshedTogether”

I Love Mary Jane

I was a 3rd grader at Maximo Elementary School in St. Petersburg, Florida. This was the year a substitute teacher, Mrs. Bee, had a seisure. One of the scariest things I’ve ever seen but it did have a silver lining. The pretty teacher next door, I got to sit in her lap as a way to deal with my painContinue reading “I Love Mary Jane”

Looking Up at Stars

Seems like every day there’s a new star in the news. Just a quick glance at Google News includes stories about Chris Brown, Ronnie from Jersey Shore (really??), Victoria Beckham, Lady Antebellum, and Selena Gomez, just to name a few. Some of these stars you can look up to, and others not so much. ButContinue reading “Looking Up at Stars”

Country Music Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee

Thousands and thousands of people are running in the Country Music Marathon this morning. It reminds me of one of my favorite memories from the past year. It was last year’s race. I was taking Flat Stanley all around Nashville and was even able to get a shot of him running in the marathon. IContinue reading “Country Music Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee”