by Celia Rivenbark | Jul 17, 2023 | Weekly Column
While I’ve got nothing against Ryan Seacrest—he seems like an amiable sort—it’s sadly unsurprising he got the job of hosting “Wheel of Fortune” over the woman with FORTY-ONE years’ experience. Vanna. Girl. If I were you, I’d be...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jul 10, 2023 | Weekly Column
A close friend with a penchant for bold flowery dresses sniffed at my oatmeal linen pants, white linen big shirt and pale blue tank. “Coastal Grandma called and wants her clothes back,” she snarked. “Where’s your vintage flower...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jul 3, 2023 | Weekly Column
Is anyone surprised Ron DeSantis said recently he wished he could have been one of the Apostles? Here’s the Good News, Ron. You don’t have to sigh moonily in a TV interview about what could’ve been. No! Real discipleship is as close as your...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 27, 2023 | Weekly Column
Since we returned from our 16-day bucket list trip to It-lee, many have asked, “Just how much DID you eat?” Just kidding. I may be the only person to ever visit who came back 3 pounds lighter. Turns out when you walk 24,000 steps a day for more...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 26, 2023 | Weekly Column
Our Italian Adventure: Carbonara Makes Up for Hell’s Bells It was Mother’s Day, and I was in Italy, fairly bursting with gratitude for this trip, a long-planned bucket list goal. I had merrily envisioned a late breakfast, maybe some bottomless...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 22, 2023 | Weekly Column
For a very long time, Duh Hubby and I have dreamed of going to “It-lee.” I have always pronounced it that way and did so on our recent trip until the tour guide literally covered his ears and screamed “Mamma Mia!” repeatedly. Drama queen....
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 6, 2023 | Weekly Column
The news was a real gut-punch. I’m sure you felt the same. We will always remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we learned…Bed, Bath & Beyond was going out of business. My first thought was admittedly selfish. I should’ve felt empathy for all...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 6, 2023 | Weekly Column
Quit picking on U.S. eighth graders for having the lowest scores in history and civics ever. Give ‘em a break. Heck, some of them are working late nights at McDonald’s in Kentucky WITH THEIR YOUNGER SIBLINGS. The recent handwringing about how little eighth graders...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jun 6, 2023 | Weekly Column
There’s an old joke that if men were the ones who got pregnant, they’d be able to get an abortion at a 7-Eleven. I’d go a step further and say they’d also demand a Big Gulp and free taquitos from the “hot” bar before they left. Such is the entitlement of those men who...
by Celia Rivenbark | May 1, 2023 | Weekly Column
“Mr. Thomas! Clarence Thomas! Yes, please have a seat in that last cubicle on the left and our Gold Star Tax Preparer Blanche will be right with you. We’re so happy you have chosen H&R Block!” CT: “Thanks. I meant to come by weeks...
