I know there is quite a trend sweeping the nation for emotional support animals. The types of animals being claimed to give emotional support run the gamut. It’s kind of ridiculous. People are trying to get onto airplanes with alligators and rare...
Over the Christmas break, my daughter, Josie, was home from college. One day I walked into the living room only to find her curled up on the couch with my favorite book. Yes, she was reading Leaving Cheyenne by my favorite author, Larry McMurtry. I...
Last week, I lost someone very close to me. There was no death or destruction, just the retirement of someone who has been a part of my daily life for the last 25 years. Bob Lacey of the Bob & Sheri morning radio decided to hang up his ropes. I...
The Traver family loves to eat. We are all foodies. We are all constantly looking forward to our next good meal. We love to have an orgasmic food experience. Over the holidays we made a trip to Nashville to get our daughter fitted for a suit. Yes...
I’m beaten down with all the things experts tell me I shouldn’t do. Enough already. The straw that broke this camel’s back was the Surgeon General saying all alcohol is bad and it’s probably going to kill me. What!? Get off my ass. I’m well aware...
For most of my life, December 21 has been my least favorite day of the year. It is the shortest day of the year, and to me, it represents being in the throes of my least favorite season with at least two miserable months ahead of me. That changed a...
I’m trying really hard to get into the holidays. Last year, I totally tapped out. I didn’t have it in me. I honestly don’t want a repeat of that, but it is hard. I just don’t feel particularly festive. I am trying, though. I even did Christmas...
There are not a ton of activities on this planet I truly detest. However, residing at the top of this short list is shopping for a new vehicle. I absolutely fucking hate it. Here’s the real rub in the situation: my husband loves it. He is like a...
As a Buddhist, I believe in the law of cause and effect. If you put good things out into the universe, they will be returned. If you’re an ass hat, that will come back to you as well. Karma has everyone’s address. I experienced this phenomenon first...
Gravy is an art. Bad gravy is the worst, but good gravy is a delight to behold and eat. I happen to make a mean gravy. I consider it one of the highlights of my Thanksgiving meal. I grew up watching my granny make gravy for biscuits every time we...