The Wilmington of my youth was a magical place. It was a tiny city by the sea. Southern accents were common, outsiders were rare, and…
22 Dec 2023
Shooting Down Mistletoe
Daddy, how do you get mistletoe down? I asked that question one cold day while we were back on the mountain.
15 Dec 2023
Bug’s First Job
My baby is growing up, y'all. Bug earned her Dental Assistant I certificate over the summer. A few short weeks later, she started her first…
5 Dec 2023
The Singing Christmas Tree
Have you ever been to the Singing Christmas Tree? It's a new tradition for us - but it is quickly becoming one of my favorites.






