As” thee” town elder, (self proclaimed) I feel it is my duty to share/force my opinions on weddings, marital philosophy, and etiquette during our wondrous Annual Wedding Issue! Some of what I am about to say may sting a bit, you might disagree (you’d be wrong, obviously), but listen dear children, I have been around … Continue reading Unwanted Wedding Advice From Your Village Elder
Nov/Dec 2019 Tis the Season of giving thanks and reflecting upon what truly matters: our friends, family, our work, the air in our lungs, a roof over our head, and if very lucky someone or something to love. As much as I complain about everyday silliness or worry over legitimate problems; I have won the … Continue reading 20th Wedding Anniversary
Growing up in Florida the end of the school year meant one thing. Road Trip. My family would pack up our conversion van and head West. Were there quicker ways to get from Florida to Idaho to see my Grandparents? Absolutely, but then how would we see, taste and experience this wonderful country firsthand? My … Continue reading 5200 Miles of Memories… by Sundi McLaughlin
Oh July, you cruel mistress. Equal parts: schools out freedom, poolside cocktails, fireworks, and patriotism. Part: heat stroke inducing, singe your hands touching the steering wheel after a long day of work, sweaty marathon of misery. I find it such a shame that our Independence Day has to be celebrated during the hottest month of … Continue reading ‘Merica By Sundi McLaughlin
Every February I am always reminded of love, friendship and gratitude. I know Valentine’s Day isn’t for everybody. Some think it is a commercially driven nightmare. I on the other hand quite like putting aside one day a year to give a little token or note to those I love. It brings back fond school … Continue reading “Who Runs the World…Girls” Sundi McLaughlin
Our story takes place in a charming small southern town where our good hearted and somewhat quirky military wife and her husband are transferred. Upon settling in to their home, our heroine begins the arduous task of finding a job. After a year long search she takes a leap of faith by opening up a … Continue reading The Way of the Dodo Sundi McLaughlin
Spring is upon us, which means a big Mother’s Day celebration for many. I’ve a beautiful mother who is generous, kind, loving, opinionated and oh so stubborn… I love her very much which is good, since I am basically turning in to her… Of course I will be thinking of her this Mother’s Day, but … Continue reading “Have You Met My Son, Leather Tuscadero…” by Sundi McLaughlin
As we head into the wonderfully spooky month of Halloween I thought I would share my recent encounter with one of the most terrifying literary characters of all time… Hopefully, many of you are familiar with Pennywise the Clown, from the groundbreaking 1986 novel “It” by Stephen King, which tells the story of a group … Continue reading We All Float Down Here… by Sundi McLaughlin
I think we can all agree, no one wants to hear any complaints of exhaustion after someone returns to work from a vacation while you’ve been working hard in their absence. Those brazen few who lament over lunch about how tired they are from all the merry making. As I have found myself in this … Continue reading Vacation from H. E. Double Toothpicks by Sundi McLaughlin
For most of us, January is a time of reflection. A time to think of resolutions. For me, I’ve never put much stock into them. I’m more of a eat the carb, have the cake, drink the beer kind of girl which is evident in my robust physique. I do however, like to take time … Continue reading Searching for Purpose
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