Yes, that sound you hear is me crying Uncle! So I completed the Back-2-Back Challenge this weekend: I ran the Mississippi Blues Half Marathon in Jackson, MS on Saturday morning, then drove the four-ish hours back home that afternoon to run the First Light Half Marathon in Mobile on Sunday morning. Four of us made… Read More
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Sun-Beams: January 12, 2013
Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week. How the Disney disability card works: 9 tips for parents of kids with… Read More
Seven Snippets: My Mom’s Commenting Debut, Trolls, My Word of the Year, and My Last Auburn Snippets
— 1 — ICYMI: My mother left a comment on the blog – first time ever! I suspect it is not only her first comment here at BtS, but her first comment anywhere. The post she chose for her comment debut? A guest post by Mr. Andi. Oh, the irony. — 2 — If you… Read More
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
I posted the above photo on my Instagram on Tuesday and I swear I could hear the cackling from my “Yankee” friends. I’ve had my current car since April of 2012, but I didn’t know that a little snowflake appeared at freezing temps until now. Because, you know, it doesn’t get all that cold here… Read More
GUEST POST by Mr. Andi: On Marriage and Garbage Disposals
My peeps, I gotta tell you: that game last night nearly killed me. Fortunately for the blog posting schedule, I knew ahead of time it would be that way, so here’s a little guest post from Mr. Andi. War Eagle, anyway! The transition from single guy to married guy with a house and step-pets brought… Read More
Sun-Beams: January 5, 2014
Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week. Daughter with Down syndrome bonds with mom through photos – Beautiful images with… Read More