Surgery and Romans 8:28

scalpel, close-up view

I’m having major surgery this coming Monday. A hysterectomy, to be exact. Not too long ago, I had a minor procedure that involved a biopsy and they found some abnormal cells. Not cancer, but precancerous. For any cancer survivor, the word precancerous is actually code for Cut. It. Out. Of. Me. Now. So I may [...]

Snake Meets Hoe

garter snake

This is what happens when a poor, harmless garter snake meets my hoe. This afternoon I let the dogs out, heard them going nuts and went out to see what was up. Yes, I know it’s not poisonous. I know a bit about snakes. But I have a strict snake policy: hoe first, questions later. [...]

Let’s Call Her Eclectic

Sara Ann's eclectic taste in books

Today, Sara Ann and I went to check out the going-out-of-business sale at Borders. As I expected, she found a stack of books she wanted to take home. I enjoy the irony of her rather, uh, eclectic taste in books.

Naked

beth g sanders dream cloud

You know that dream where you’re naked in front of a room full of people? Yeah, I do too. A few nights ago. Even in the dream, I wasn’t really naked in the literal sense. But it was that feeling. I often have weird dreams. Usually I can’t tell whether they mean anything or not. [...]

The Payoff Pitch

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Today is Seed Hatchery Investor Day, the culmination of the 90-day program — the day the CEOs of the six chosen startups will make the final pitch to 20 – 30 potential investors in hopes of securing our first round of funding. Both Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton and Shelby Counter Mayor Mark Luttrell will be [...]