Voice recognition mistake of the day: "He made a few horse noises, like he was trying to talk." 🐴Neigh! I meant hoarse noises. Happy Christmas Eve to those who celebrate! Bear and Panda wish you a cozy and snuggly winter. They hope you have tim...

Southernism of the Week: More advice that can come in handy during the holiday season and year-round: “Never argue with stupid people; they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” - Mark Twain Doug had a birthday this mo...

Voice recognition mistake of the day, regarding the making of hot buttered rum: I wouldn't go too heavy on the clothes. (Or the cloves, for that matter.)I hope you’re enjoying winter, unless you’re in the southern hemisphere, in which case I hope you...

Southernism of the Week: This one sounds like Melanie, but it could be useful for holiday family gatherings: “Oh so you think I’m cute when I get angry? Well get ready because I’m about to be GORGEOUS.”Kris and Doug spent Thanksgiving with their moth...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: "She pushed open the door to the cat room with her shoulder, since her hands were full, and flipped through." Apparently I was writing about an acrobat. 🤸‍♀️I had a great writing retreat last week with some frie...

Southernism of the Week: “Slicker than a chased greased hog.” Or for even more imagery, there’s “Slick as snot on a goat’s glass eye.” (The glass eye apparently refers to eyes used in taxidermy. As far as we know, no one is providing their live goats...

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 particularl...

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...