Hey, y’all, my bookish Southern man, Jon, has written a song. Guess what the song is named? Coincidence…it’s called Bookish Southern Man. It isn’t really autobiographical, though. What does it do? It grooves, y’all! Bookish Southern Man by Doctor Jon … Continue reading →

This is a great salad, y’all! I’ve been meaning to share it for awhile but haven’t gotten around to it. My haven’t-got-around-to-it list is epically long. What about yours? Anyway, about this salad. I call it a very southern salad … Continue reading →

Jon has a new song, y’all. It’s called Gotta Work and I think it’s funny and true. One of the verses references Thales. Y’all probably know about him — I didn’t, or if I ever did, the part of my … Continue reading →

This little buster here asks: Hey, why don’t we glue a toupee on a bald eagle’s head? Why not, indeed. Though, I’m sure that the actual gluing would be a spectacle to behold. But, agh, we don’t want to tax … Continue reading →

So, my Jon made a song, y’all! I like it for many reasons. It’s his, it moves, it’s jangly. Check it out here. Something fun for your Saturday!

I admit it. Sometimes I’m an ingredient snob. To illustrate my position here, you should know that I don’t insist on organic or locally sourced or pesticide free anything like that — though I think those things are great. I … Continue reading →

Now, I know this recipe is a bit late for the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, but it would be perfect for your Valentine’s Day celebration. Look at me — being super early, for once. Ha! This is yummy , … Continue reading →

This little buster. This passionate, unexpected, optimistic, imaginative, slightly nutty, and almost irrepressibly joyful baby of mine — he is 10 now. Double digits, y’all. Got to get my mind around that. Life with him is anything but boring. Happy … Continue reading →

The beginning of January is kind of an interesting time for the Barlows. Because Christmas, it’s basically over. And yet, the celebration still goes on. Why? Because of New Year’s. And birthdays. We want to make these January birthdays special, … Continue reading →

Somehow Turns 14, today. I don’t know how that happened. Happy birthday, precious Charlie!!!