Y’all may not know this but I have been on a bit of a postage stamp binge these past two years. New and vintage. I’m now the person who walks into the post office just to ask what new stamps they have.

I’ve been following printmaker Lili Arnold on Instagram for a while now and am so excited by these new U.S. postage stamps that she designed.

Speaking of postage, people always grumble when postage prices increase. This video by comedian Kathleen Madigan sums up my feelings about this perfectly.

This video will have you reaching for the Kleenex.

Sacramento, California employs some old school, and super cute, fire-control methods.

Texas Mountain Laurel are blooming now… they smell like grape Bubble Yum.

The care and love that the Elgin community has shown to those affected by Monday’s tornados has made me even happier to live in a small town. I’ve had many friends that live elsewhere ask how they can help. The Elgin Chamber of Commerce has created a webpage to assist anyone wanting to help.