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The DMV: The Opposite of a Love Story

I have been to the DM V 6 times in the past month and a half. Only one of those times was for myself, to renew my license. THAT trip was easy as pie--I discovered a new license office in... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Hey, Y'all!

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Fat Tuesday

Like me, my coworkers like to eat. We also like to go out to lunch. It gives us a break from the office, where there are no windows. It gives us a chance to vent if we need to. It... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Confessions Of A Foodie

Sometimes food-related things make me mad. For instance, Lean Cuisines. My friend Stephanie and I try to be good people and bring our lunches to work. We don't have many places within walking distance to our office and sometimes finding... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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The Time I Cooked Salmon

This weekend passed by quickly. I'd say too quickly, but The Weekend is still such a new and novel concept in my life that ANY time off is so very appreciated. I did have to work on Saturday, but Dean... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Palate, Ruined

Marcus is in tech rehearsals for his play, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION. On Sunday afternoon, he came into the kitchen where I was baking cupcakes for him to take to his actors, and started to gather things to make a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Spring Break Is All Around Me

I thought briefly of writing a song with that title, set to the tune of "Love Is All Around," but more reminiscent of "Christmas Is All Around" from Love Actually. I have spared you. You are welcome. Marcus and Dean... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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More To Say

I almost shut my blog down the other day. Seriously. I usually pay the bill in early March and when it came this year, I didn't pay it. Not until today. I kept thinking, "What more do I have to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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A Mom Blog Moment

Remember when this was a mom blog? When ALL I talked about was Dean? Those were the days. I've moved away from reporting his every move, but I thought he deserved a post today. I want to make sure I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Reader Help: What should I vlog about?

So, I volunteered to start a blog for work. I figured that would fill my desire to blog somewhere else, especially since Food Lush closed its virtual doors. This site will always be my first love, but I like to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Top 5 Food Gifts I'd Like From My Valentine

Editor's note: For our last week at Food Lush, I've asked the writers to share both a favorite post by another writer, from over the last three years, and a favorite post of their own. You'll see these posts linked to at the top of their new post for the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2013 at Food Lush

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What's Going Down

My side gig, and a big part of my heart, is coming to an end this week as Food Lush and our sister site, Style Lush, close their virtual doors. It's been such a great couple of years writing for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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A Different Spin on Carrot and Raisin Salad

by Jen L. Have you ever had carrot and raisin salad? My mom goes nuts for it when she sees it on a menu. Chick-Fil-A has it as a side, but it's got mayonnaise on it, so I won't go near it. I've been bringing salads and such for lunch... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Food Lush

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Life,Well-Lived

Last week, several of us shared our life lists. This week, we're sharing our proudest achievements in our lives. Link up and share your own! So far, in my 35 years, I have: *Lived alone *Vacationed alone *Taken an adults-only... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Calm

I've seen a lot of people adopting words for this year. If I had to choose one, I guess it would be CALM. The past couple of weeks have blown my mind in a good way. I imagined I'd like... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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Grown-Up Lunchbox

by Jen L. I got a new job for the new year. Hooray! It's in a neat part of downtown Birmingham (Alabama) which is not lacking in charm, but IS lacking in dining options. I park in an employee garage, so in order to go somewhere other than Subway for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2013 at Food Lush

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Project Life List

Way back yonder when I was still on Blogger, I kept my life list in the sidebar of my blog. I liked having it out in the open for me and everyone else to see. I figured if I looked... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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FIVE

How are you five? (I'm already crying, in case you were wondering.) In so many ways, it seems like you just got here, while in others, your babyhood seems like the distant past. I cannot believe how much you've grown... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2013 at Hey, Y'all!

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2012

This has not been my favorite year ever. It started out fine, with an insanely busy rep season at work. Dean turned 4, which is my favorite age so far. I turned 35 which seemed incredibly silly and funny to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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Transition

I quit my job. Most of you know this from Facebook or have heard it from me. It was shocking to most of my friends and acquaintances. Heck, it was shocking to me. The main reason I decided now was... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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Perfect Oatmeal Cookies

by Jen L. Oatmeal cookies are my all-time favorite. I like them any way you make them and with anything in them, be it raisins, dried cranberries, chocolate chips or just plain. I made a batch this week from a new recipe I found in one of my grandma's old... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2012 at Food Lush

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Na Na Blo Pop Nope

I had every intention of doing NaBloPoMo this year. I've done it for the past several years and I LOVE it. However. There's this little thing happening called A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I have no time, y'all. I can't believe how... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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A Week In My Life: Sunday

Each day this week, I've documented my family's life here with words and pictures as a part of Adventuroo's A Week In My Life project. It's been such fun to share our world with all of you. If you'd like... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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A Week In My Life: Saturday

I'm participating in Adventuroo's A Week In My Life project this week, documenting what my family and I do each day. Saturday started pretty early, as I had to be at work at 9:15. Despite staying up pretty late Friday... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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A Week In My Life: Friday

Each day this week, I'm documenting my life with pictures and words as a part of Adventuroo's Week In My Life event! I'm getting this posted just under the wire on Saturday, y'all. It has been a BUSY couple of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2012 at Hey, Y'all!

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Homemade Antipasto

by Jen L. One of my family's resolutions for the new year ( and by "year" I mean school term) was to save a little money on small things. This became easier than we thought it would when my husband quit smoking and I gave up Coke Zero. We also... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2012 at Food Lush

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