Redneck Latte Ravings ― …well, really, a great deal. Having an odd name can be difficult. Just ask my sister, Zola. She’s had to explain that one for over 63 years now. But, having a ‘common’ name can be a pain in the patootie as well. Just ask... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― OK, first of all, why is the Dollar Store called the Dollar Store if every thing in it isn’t a dollar? The UPS Store is all UPS! And why does the guy at my dollar store have to be such a jerk? But, I must back UP. While in North Carolina... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― Who’s Sixty this week? Chaz Palminteri, movie star and broadway actor. He was born on May 15, 1952. A devout spiritual Roman Catholic, his most famous roles were in The Usual Suspects and Bullets Over Broadway, for which he was nominated... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― This has been a bad year for music. Whitney, Dick Clark, and now, Donna Summer Donna Summer died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. She was 63. It was the last dance, and one I can only imagine she’d rather have avoided. Say what... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― I was going to post about this earlier, but things came UP. I’m sure you’re disappointed, knowing as I do, how you all await the dawn to see what thoughts have wormed their way through my brain. Sorry to let you down, and I know this... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― First things first. I’m not being compensated for this post. That should come as no surprise to any one out there, since no one gives me swag! This is actually heartfelt. I don’t watch a great many commercials on TV. They are... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― Recently, a friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I really want to post something….I am so dull, got nothing…..” I can’t imagine that. She was never dull. There have been a lot of people who have made a difference in my... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― Breast feeding is a natural thing. I have no problem with breastfeeding, I’m not very good at it, but really, when babies are born, if a Mommy can breastfeed, it’s the way to go. Of course Time Magazine had to go and freak us all out... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― Mothers through the ages have thought differently about children, and the role of the Mom in their lives. Queen Victoria said, “An ugly baby is a very nasty object, and the prettiest is quite frightful.” She went on to add, “I don... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― …and dated Clint Eastwood? Frances Fisher! She turned 60 yesterday. Actually, the more than dated, they have a daughter. Fisher met Eastwood when filming “Unforgiven”. Things happened, a baby was born. You know the drill.... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― …yes, we were, only as recently as Wednesday. Remember the old song “She Can’t Find Her Keys.”? Well, if you do, you’re as old as I am, and I’m sure there are a few who won’t admit it. Paul Peterson made it... (More)
Redneck Latte Ravings ― I love the little oddities of history. Oh, heck, I love history. Every day has coincidences, every day has quirks, but May 10 is pretty interesting. In 1774, on May 10th, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette became King and Queen of France. 150 years... (More)