We’re in the business of making grandma happy

Later this morning we headed to grandma Lucille’s house to hang out.

When I called her to tell her we were on our way to visit her, she said “I’m making biscuits & gravy.”  I said cool, make extra because we’re on our way to come see you! 

Cooking a meal for people is one of grandma’s favorite things to do and when she puts a plate like this in front of you, you eat it!

Her famous fried potato’s, bacon, eggs & homemade biscuits.  The only gravy I like is her turkey gravy at Thanksgiving, so I put butter & jam on mine.

Coffee on the side.  I swear I get my love of coffee from her & my ma.

One of my favorite views. It makes my heart so happy. <3

My parents got grandma a laptop for Christmas and The Virginian is her favorite show, so Mike put the first 2 seasons of it on her laptop & taught her how to access it.  She is so sharp, she picked it up in no time!

I don’t remember the last time I saw her this excited!!  We’re in business of making grandma happy.

She even let me wash my stinky, bloody workout clothes while there.

On the way home I stopped by my favorite nail salon for a pedicure & brow wax.  I’m happy to report I no longer look like a cavewoman. 

I supported this local family owned salon since they opened a few years ago.  Nancy has always been my favorite for pedicures.  She made me feel good when she was happy to see me and as usual, did not disappoint! 

I was sad to hear they lost 3 family members in to a car accident a few days after Thanksgiving.  I knew 2 of them from when I used to stop in regularly.  They were sweet, hard working folks who were always warm & welcoming to everyone who walked into Fashion Nail & Spa in Dinuba.  My heart goes out to their family.  <3

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Reader Jenny contacted me about interviewing marathoners and I couldn’t think of anyone, but thought you guys might be able to help her out.

“My name is Jenny Lendrum and I am a graduate student at Wayne State University. I am currently working on my Master’s Thesis, “Running Bodies: Black & White Female Marathoners”. I am interested in understanding and exploring the difference between Black and White women who marathon, the motivations of these women and how marathoning affects the lives of these women.

I am searching for African American women to interview for this project. The interview may last 35-45 minutes, it will be audio recorded and participating is completely voluntary and anonymous. We can meet at a time and place that is convenient for you; alternately, a phone interview would work well.

If you are willing to participate or if you have any questions please contact me by email at ag9734@wayne.edu or by phone at 734-474-2281.

I would really appreciate your help with this research. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jenny Lendrum

Wayne State University”

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My father in-law is going to take Mike out to dinner (I already ate), so my BF Ronda is going to come harass me in a bit. 

Have a good night!!

When was the last time you made someone happy?  What did you do?

When you think of a home cooked meal, what comes to mind?

The meal I had today along with my mother in-laws fried chicken.  It’s the only time I will eat chicken off the bone.