I learned early how to show up for life. I learned through a tragedy, that by being present for others is a deeper way to be present for yourself. Easy in theory, harder in action. My Dearest Sweet E and beloved readers, Life is full of the big stuff. For you. For your family. For …
OMT! Grown-Ups
After chemo, my body and I are in the dating stage. Chemo is hard on a body and afterwards it’s like you’re a new you; things just aren’t the same. There’s a bit of uncertainty and awkwardness that happens, so I like to think of getting to know the new me as dating myself. I …
Comfort food is a big deal in the South, and Corn Fritter Casserole is about as comforting as it gets. You’ll see these casseroles at holiday tables, church potlucks, and funeral meal buffets. We especially love casseroles that have anything to do with corn – we lurv our corn – or a variation of of …
Spaghetti squash – it’s what’s for dinner – are y’all ready to learn how to make this simple dish? Up until this year, I had eaten spaghetti squash, but had never made it. Not once. Me, the gal who loves veggies and fruits – never made it. Hell, I hadn’t even bothered to pick one …
If you’re looking to save your back from the pain of sitting for long periods, as I save mine, read on. Do you have a bad back? A back that gets twitchy after sitting for long periods? A back that demands a solution to sitting on hard surfaces (like in your office, home or stadium …
This or that? THIS or THAT?! How do you decide what to do in this life? How do you narrow it down? You love so many things, yet things aren’t flowing. How the heck do you narrow thangs down? I’m always filling notebooks full of notey notes. Cause let’s be honest, that’s what writers do …
We all need a carpet spot cleaner every now and again, right? This one may be the last you’ll ever need. I’m about to tell a tale of epic gross out proportions, with pics – you’ve been warned! It all started when we went out of town for a weekend and asked our trusty dog-sitting …
You know those people – the ones that seemingly always like who they are. The ones who ooze confidence and chutzpah. How do they do it? More importantly, how can you do it, if you have trouble letting your light shine? ♫ This little light of mine…♫ Remember that song from your childhood? The one …
Sometimes, you’re at a party and no one is talking and everyone is avoiding eye contact and, well, the joint is just not hoppin’. Oh, the humiliation! What to do? What to do? OMT!’s got ya, baby. Get the party started by bringing out this delicious homemade hummus – problem averted! No party to …
People of OMT! and the INTERNETS, old and new alike! ( ▲ – dang that’s shouty) Do you feel like you’re drowning in the indecision of what’s next? You’d like to rebrand your life (not to mention a website)? Are you at a crossroads in life? Marriage? Divorce? Babies? Retirement? Do you feel you have …