When I was a kid I remember going to slumber parties and birthday parties, but never a tea party. That is until this past week. Tim, my father-in-law told Destiny (his six year old niece) that he would make her tea and crumpets for her very own tea party. Well what he failed to mention […]
My Trouble with Texting
At a recent high school basketball game I witnessed a true example of how out of control the whole texting era has become. As I was cheering on our local boys my ears were drawn to the sounds coming from the opposing teams cheering section. They were obviously unhappy with a call the referee […]
Do the Hokey Pokey
When I was a child I played all kinds of games. There were a lot of kids in our neighborhood, so there was no shortage of playmates. If you couldn’t drum up a partner from one end of the street, you usually could get someone on the other end. We liked to play […]
Famous in a Small Town
“Every last one route, one rural heart’s got a story to tell. Every grandma, in-law, ex-girlfriend maybe knows it just a little too well. Whether you’re late for church or you’re stuck in jail, hey, word’s gonna get around. Everybody dies famous in a small town.” A few simple lyrics to one of my […]
If I knew you were coming . . .
By Megan Parker, CV&T Lifestyle Columnist Word travels fast… especially in a small town like Irvine. Last Friday I received a phone call at work from my mom, Sheila. Surprise! She was on her way to Kentucky for a visit and they were coming to my house. All because of my article I wrote a […]
Driving Miss Daisy, er Tish
Recently I bought a new car. Well, it’s been over 10 years since I’ve had a new car and boy have things changed. When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, the dash lights up like a Christmas tree. I’ve never seen so many different colors of lights and […]
Snow dazed
It’s funny how you age continually, but don’t realize it or admit to it until you find yourself upside down in a ditch full of snow. This is how my dose of reality was given over this past week. With the ground covered in snow and our driveway hill perfectly coated for sleigh riding […]
Kick it into soup gear
By Megan Parker, CV&T Lifestyles Columnist When the weather starts to turn cold I go into SOUP mode at the house. We have chili for a few nights, then vegetable soup, soup beans, potato soup… I could keep going but I think you get the picture. This part of me had to come from my […]
Those were the days
Enough of this foolish snow and wintery stuff—I’m ready for spring! When I see snow and ice I think about my childhood days. The road in front of our house was a slight hill, but enough to sleigh ride on. The neighborhood kids would gather on that street and build a big bon […]
We better muffle our moos
At a time when our nation is facing one crisis after another uncertainty lurks with every news report. It seems every newspaper and magazine holds some new unseen danger that is sure to threaten the very existence of mankind. As my family was spending time together on New Years Eve my brother was thumbing […]