Recently I ventured into my state forum to catch up on what was being posted.

I read so many posts that were negative about our state. So many people dissing us, and our culture and way of life.

It made me wonder what brought them, if they moved here, here in the first place, and why the others were still here.

I live in a Southern state that has a past that does not paint a great picture of us. The movie industry has chosen to make movies centered...

What makes a person do terrible things? Can a good person do a horrible deed? Does that make him/her a bad person or does it mean they used bad judgement?

These thoughts came to light after reading the headlines all week of a convicted murderer who kept trying appeals and finally appealing to the governor for a lessor sentence than that of death.

No matter how busy I found myself this week, I kept going to those headlines; even though I usually stay well away from...

Welcome to Aiangel's Place. I hope you are hungry tonight.

Tonight's special is:

Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops which sit on a bed of grilled fresh squash, peppers and onion.

Roasted Potatoes cooked to perfection in herbs

Aiangel's House Salad w/sweet house dressing that offers a hint of onion and the tropics!

Sweet Bread w/honey butter to the side

Large chunks of crisp cold watermelon

and......

Well, here it is, another summer about come to an end for my child.

I must admit, I'm whipped. He played a heck of a lot of baseball this summer, and I'm not used to eating McDonald's around midnight, especially on weeknights. Yet, that was dinner many a night this summer. Sigh.

Those dog days of long, hot, humid southern summer have arrived and I simply cannot fathom going outside during the day.

But, it had to be done, either this week or next. I chose...

Ever watch that show on HGTV, Battle of the Sexes?

Well, I always loved that show, although I just could not believe that a man would be that involved in choosing items for a home, or be that upset if he didn't get this or that.

Well, dh is proudly proving me wrong. After 26 + years and one house under out belt, he is suddenly becoming quite vocal on what he likes and dislikes in a home.

If you remember, a few blogs back, I posted about pouring over many...