Category Archives: family

Show & Tell Friday: All Things Fall

So, barring the fact that my eyes are so itchy from pollen and swollen from being up late with a screaming 5 month-old I can barely see out of them to type, I. am. determined. to. be. positive. Especially in … Continue reading

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Wondering What to Do During the Government Shut-down?

Today, hundreds of National Parks across our great land are being closed due to the partial government shut-down. This makes me sad, and makes me grind my teeth in frustration for so many reasons. Most of all, my heart goes … Continue reading

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New Authors & Books in the Mountains: Recap of the 2013 Carolina Mountains Literary Festival

Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in Burnsville, North Carolina, as an author presenter. I took with me a tube of mascara that hadn’t been opened in six months, the only clothes … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday: the Feels Like Fall Edition

It was 57 degrees is my mountains this morning. (Yes, I like to think they’re mine.) The whole family put on sweaters, even if only for a little while. There is a distinct chill in the air that whispers of … Continue reading

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Teething Baby: 100 Billion Trillion. Worn-Out Mama: 0

It’s been a rough several weeks, my friends. See the title of this post? No kidding. I’m not exaggerating. Seriously. My sweet little angel baby (otherwise known as Wilhemina the Conqueror) decided to start teething at 3 months old. I’d write … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday: the Labor Day Weekend Edition

Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! I love this weekend, for many reasons. 1) Because it makes it seem like we’ve still got a little bit of summer left, even though everyone’s back at school and the air has started to … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday: Books, Music, Babies, Weddings & More

Well, it has been about the rainiest July I can remember here in Western North Carolina. The rivers are moving into the flood plains, hiking trails turning into creeks, sugar ants invading the kitchen, mosquitoes buzzing around in relentless packs, … Continue reading

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A New Baby

Just stopping by for a moment to introduce my May Day baby, Willoday Tiger Dodson. We’re calling her “Willa.” The names: Willoday is a family name on my husband’s father’s side and Tiger is my great-grandmother, Anna Tiger Crawford’s, maiden … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Thursday – The See Ya Soon Edition

Well, folks, I am 38 weeks pregnant. I am an ocean liner. A 90 year-old with permanently creaky hips and questionable navigation. I am cranky, I am exhausted, and all I want to eat is ice cream. Right now, the only … Continue reading

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Show & Tell Friday (okay, Thursday) – The Local Edition

* I’m posting this today because I’ll be away from my desk all day tomorrow. Enjoy! Oh, Spring has officially sprung! (Winter, cover your ears.) This week it hit a high of 82 in my mountains–yes, I like to call … Continue reading

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