Happy New Year! We hope 2022 brings you many good things. It would be nice if that included ease of travel and safety for large gatherings, but at the very least we predict lots of wonderful books to read.Here's a New Year's resolution from drama cri...

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...