Voice recognition mistake of the day: "older woman held in butter..." 🤔 Any guess as to what this slippery character was supposed to be? (answer below) Fun Fact: “Catnip has been used to trap mountain lions because many big cats are particularly...

Southernism of the Week: “He looked like a pig on ice.” While an ice-skating pig sounds pretty entertaining, this phrase suggests someone looks funny and awkward.Kris’s Voice recognition mistake of the day: "I guess we'll have to say unique mini my N...

It’s getting cool, which means I’m drinking more tea! Here’s a fascinating history of America's only caffeinated plant. Have you ever tried Yaupon? Voice recognition mistake of the day: "I could also use a winter hat that covers my ears and actu...

Southernism of the Week: Did you know frunchard is the opposite of backyard?Are y’all excited for Halloween? Doug went on a camping trip and joined this duo for a drink.Here’s a spooky urban legend from Mobile, Alabama. In 1835, Charles Boyington, a...

Voice recognition mistake of the day from a friend: "I have never used polluted gnomes." That was supposed to be nom de plume.Welcome new readers! If you haven't yet gotten your copy of the free 35-page novella, Lions and Love at the Cat Café, you ca...

Totally Rad Wormhole is out!: Two nerds from the eighties accidentally open a wormhole to today, go to their high school reunion, and meet their future selves. Horrified at what they’ve become, they set out to change their fate. Get the book on...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: Voice recognition doesn't know "Pippi," so "like Pippi" confused it. That’s how it came up with “Lycanthropy Longstocking.” A classic updated for the modern age?A recent scene from New Mexico:We’ve all heard that...

Southern Treat of the Week: “Southerners aren't afraid to make anything into a casserole,” so check out this Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe or this slow-cooker version so you won't be stuck in the kitchen all afternoon.News from Doug: The brand-n...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: “The sushi set over them.”Or perhaps that should be “They show she's not over him.”You're receiving this because you signed up for my newsletter. If you want to unsubscribe, no problem – see below. If you haven't...

Southernism of the Week: “Well that just dills my pickle!” 🥒That means the person is happy. Turning cucumbers into pickles is a reason to celebrate. (Although some people use the phrase when irritated. No statement is so confusing that it can't be ma...