That's how my Samsung Galaxy phone auto-corrected my 'crock-pot' text to my mom - so that's what we're calling it. Good job, Galaxy. It's day three of Hurricane Joaquin and his dismal rain-dump here in South Carolina. I complain occasionally about living 12 miles from downtown Columbia - and having to drive 'into town' to [...]
Slow Love Blinks
My husband and I run a small zoo in our house with two wayward rescue cats and an exceptionally large, capricious pup. So naturally, our daily routines are littered with animal-antics that make for an entertaining backdrop. Our black cat, Kippy, is by far, the oddest fella in the bunch. Switching gears. Tye and I met six [...]
Bump Ahead
Well... we're pregnant (well, I'm pregnant, Tye helped ). 18 weeks to be exact. Baby Buck will make his or her grand appearance early March - and later this month, we'll actually know what "the Baby" is. You know what that means. Time to shop (well, shop more - for smaller things). And we'll be able [...]
Steer Clear of Approval Junkies
“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” Humility is a virtue we admire in others and desire most in our family members, closest friends, and confidants. Unlike pompous people, the humble are a breath of fresh air. Unlike approval junkies, the humble are low maintenance and approachable. Though [...]
First Comes Love, then Comes…
Yard-work. You thought 'baby,' right? Wrong. In order to keep a human alive, one must be able to keep basic nature alive. So we're 557 days into marriage, and the life lessons are "killing it" - or rather, killing our grass. All of it. Our front yard is the size of an 10' x 8' rug (way [...]
In Celebration of National Puppy Day
Not that we ever need a reason to celebrate our mammoth pup, but, it's National Puppy Day. And while we both weigh in at about the same, to me, he is still a teeny, tiny, five year old infant (with slightly worse breath and an untamed tail that can leave a trail of bruises). See? In honor of [...]
Fifty Shades of Naysayers
Thanks to social media - and the media in general, we're now all well aware of the wildly vehement repercussions of succumbing to the temptation that is the highly anticipated '50 Shades of Grey' movie. The film that will undoubtedly infect our steadfast relationships, turn our husbands into abusive animals, whip us into pitiful, silent submissives and send us all [...]
Will you accept this prose?
During the season of engagement, marriage advice is a free-for-all. Welcome (and unwelcome) tips, ranging from child rearing and submission to the T.V. remote to pioneer women recipes, laundry counsel and the constant reminder to pick your battles (I will always battle for not leaving wet towels on the bed - end of story). Among the [...]
I’m feeling 26
My husband informed me today that he is now in the market for a 26-year old wife, and to let him know if I knew of any good candidates. Today is my last Tuesday of being 25 - and tomorrow, I'll be of age (again) for his capricious taste. That is reassuring. Now all we need [...]
Deck the halls, y’all.
And so, the lessons in (new) home ownership continue. Let's talk about Christmas decor (and/or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa - and any other festive, December-days so no one is left out). As my husband and I pulled into the neighborhood late Sunday evening, following our South Carolina to Florida round trip, we were met with [...]
Adrianne Buckley 