Category: family
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Home Cookin’ in a City Kitchen: Rustic Recipes Reimagined
They say you can’t beat Grandma’s cooking—and I agree. For me, nothing could ever beat my Granny’s cooking. And many would agree to that and personally I believe even the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta would have agreed with me on this one, as they stopped by her restaurant once…
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My Top Survival Hacks for Small-Town Souls in Big Cities
If you were raised where folks wave from their trucks, sweet tea is a love language, and silence is sacred—you might feel like a fish out of water in a big city. Trust me, I’ve been there. After growing up in the Appalachian mountains, landing in the middle of a bustling metropolis was like walking…
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5 Things This Country Girl Learned in the City
Growing up in the Appalachian mountains taught me a lot—how to fix a fence, how to can tomatoes, how to appreciate the stillness of early mornings. But moving to the city? That was a whole new kind of education. Life in the fast lane comes with its own lessons, some humbling and some empowering. Here…
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What I Miss Most About Country Living (And What I Don’t!)
There’s something sacred about growing up in the country. Life had a rhythm—slow, steady, soul-soothing. But let’s be real: country living isn’t always romanticized perfection. Now that I’ve experienced both the quiet hollers of the Appalachians and the rush of city life, I’ve gained a unique perspective. Here’s my honest take on what I truly…
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From Dirt Roads to High Rises: My Journey from Country Roots to City Life
They say you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl—and I’m living proof of that. Born and raised in the Appalachian mountains, where gravel roads led to hidden hollers and quiet nights echoed with crickets and the haunting screams of mountain lions, I never…
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Fun Fact Blog: Confessions of a Lifelong “Cat Lady” (But Not Old, Thank You!)
They’ve called me “cat girl,” “cat lady,” and even “the old cat woman”—which I take as a term of endearment, even though I’m not old, just seasoned (okay, maybe middle-aged). I’ve never had children of my own, though I’ve had the honor of helping to raise many others’ children over the years. But my passion—my…
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True Grit, True Faith – No Turning Back
Let’s get something straight: true faith is not for the faint of heart. This isn’t about floating through life with…
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The Power of Choices – Part Two: Obedience and Outcomes
Life doesn’t just happen to us—we shape it daily through the choices we make. Some choices feel small and insignificant, others monumental, but all of them ripple through time and consequence. God, in His mercy, has never hidden the stakes. In Deuteronomy 28, He clearly outlines a covenant with His people: a covenant built on…
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The Power of Choice: You Always Have One
People often say things like, “Well, I had no choice,” or “I was born this way.” But let’s set the record straight—that is a cultural mindset, not a universal truth. It’s a product of propaganda that encourages resignation instead of reflection. While the world increasingly leans on excuses, there is another, more liberating truth: everything…
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A Season of Restoration: What I’ve Been Up To Lately
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind—a mixture of exhaustion, hope, and unexpected creativity. I’ve spent nearly half my time in Manhattan, walking hospital halls and sitting in waiting rooms as my husband continues to undergo intensive medical treatments for Fanconi Anemia. The rest of that time has been spent in Washington, DC, at…
Country Girl Gone City 