Sweet Tea and Simple Joys

     Well, here we are at the end of another year, and I can’t help but think about how much has changed and yet, how little has really changed. The world may be spinning faster than a chicken on a barbecue grill, but our family gatherings still revolve around the same old stories that get better (or worse) with each retelling. 

      As I sit here, sipping my sweet tea and contemplating the state of the world. I realize that while we may have smart devices in our pockets, it’s simple joys like a good laugh with family or a well-cooked biscuit that truly connects us. Here’s to another year of finding humor in the chaos and love in the little things.



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