Sometime back around 2013, I was put on a 10-day course of strong antibiotics to battle an infection I had. When prescribing the drugs, the doc was […]
Katie McDowell
Making the best of a not-the-best year
I saw a meme the other day with a woman ugly crying and the words, “The moment you realize 2022 is pronounced 2020, too” written above it. […]
Behind every window is a story: Just imagine
A handful of mornings ago, during my workout walk, I saw a man step outside a house, onto to the porch, and bend down to embrace the […]
The Marvelous Mr. Moo: His guide to the good life
I am in awe of my dog. I simply find him fascinating — the way he walks through the world. As though it’s Mr. Moo’s Universe and […]
A COVID-19 time capsule
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the time capsule buried in front of my elementary school (shout out to William Tyler Page in Montgomery […]
Gratitude list helps keeps blues at bay
Anyone who knows me knows how I feel about “journaling.” I put it in quotes because I doubly dislike the use of it as a verb. Even […]
Not me, but I do wish Pizza Girl the best
I tend to hate romantic comedies. But recently, some folks thought I might be living in one. After an ad ran in our paper last week seeking […]
Hardship is no stranger this holiday season
Well, friends, here we are. Five days out. There’s no question Christmas will look different this year. Already we’ve seen some it: Socially distanced Santas, drive-through-only light […]
Giving thanks in a very unusual year
I have no idea how it happened, but with Thanksgiving a mere five days away, it seems it’s time for me to make my annual list of […]
Please say this, too, shall pass
There are certain trendy phrases that I can’t stand. “Throw shade.” “Spill the tea.” “Self-care.” “Real talk.” I don’t know whether I dislike these buzzwords more because […]
