The Lifestyle

While families are spending their days inside due to a “Stay at Home” order because of Coronavirus concerns, HMA martial arts is bringing classes right to their homes. These are hard times for all of...

When we moved back to Itawamba County, we searched endlessly for a new home. We scanned the newspapers, Internet, and followed every sign we saw that had the words, “For Sale by Owner” written upon it. It...

My husband and I lived in Tupelo for five years before making the trek up to Tishomingo State Park. I wonder how many of you have made the journey? If you have, you know firsthand of its...

Today I feel compelled to share with you all a blog post I wrote last year. With so much madness going on in the world, I thought this post might bring some comfort to you. If you are going...

As I sit inside on this dreary day watching The Weather Channel, I keep repeating to myself, “When will the rain ever end?" I have never in 60 years witnessed so much rain! Rain, rain, please go...

If we are lucky enough, someday we are going to be senior citizens. If we are really lucky, we will end up being a part of that illustrious group I lovingly call, ‘well-seasoned.’ My...

I have long been a customer of Sanctuary Village Shoppe on South Gloster in Tupelo.  Why? Well, first of all, I am a ‘thrifter’ aka ‘cheapskate’. Plus, I love the thrill of the hunt, I...

Chesterville GroceryEveryone has eaten the proverbial "gas station food," right? Sure, you have. More times than not, it probably also wasn’t your favorite. Though some offer actual delectable bites, most are...

Do you miss your childhood, or at least parts of it? Man, I sure do. I miss that little bitty Texas town I grew up in. I miss the good folks I went to school and church...

Monday, for many, is a dreaded day. It signifies the weekend has, once again, come to a hasty close. Wednesday is hump day; it gives us hope that we can make it until Friday. And Friday is...