As a little girl, the most terrifying ghost stories were always the ones that seemed like the villains were right in my backyard. I once missed a slumber party in which my friends watched the horror film Friday the 13th. I still cannot bring myself to watch the film, but vividly remember a dear friend re-telling me the tale of Freddy Krueger and his sleep attacks. I couldn't sleep for Continue Reading
Five on Friday: Things that are lovely
I am currently tinkering with a new project: my first attempt at writing a novel. It is more for practice really, but it is something I am very excited about. Most Fridays from here forward will be pretty scant on the blog as I dedicate my writing hour to working on this particular project. Stay tuned for updates. For now, here is the five on Friday!In light of the Continue Reading
Five on Friday: Heroes and Health
I've got to be honest, after about eight hours of active labor, I watched as the anesthesiologist walked into the labor and delivery room on February 28 at 11:45 p.m. and I heralded him as a hero.This man went to school for a number of years and learned how to make a delightful drug cocktail most people call the "epidural." Laboring women call it many things, "heaven-sent," or the "thank God." I Continue Reading
Atheism is a non-prophet organization…
Sometimes, I imagine that I am back at the University of Georgia. I remember those lazy mornings as I tumbled out of bed, took a quick shower, put on some sort of jeans and walking shoes and catching the bus to the Student Learning Center. To my right, I got to peer into the most sacred of places on campus, Sanford Stadium, and dream of those Georgia Saturdays as I walked toward a big Continue Reading