by Tammy Davis | Mar 4, 2022 | Daily dose
I’m ticked off. Every day, I see people flying American flags, holding them high as a symbol of solidarity toward a particular cause. The problem is, the flag is supposed to represent an entire country, not one segment of it. I grew up proud to be an American. I...
by Tammy Davis | Mar 3, 2022 | Daily dose
Why do we look down on people trying to get better? I sense this attitude all around me, and truth be told, I’m not immune to it. We all do it sometimes, and it should be to our shame. If you don’t believe me, turn on your TV. You’ll find shows such...
by Tammy Davis | Mar 2, 2022 | Daily dose
A friend came to my house for lunch a few weeks ago. She had just celebrated a birthday, so cake for dessert seemed in order. The recipe I chose looked terrific: a single layer of lemon sponge soaked in a sticky lemon glaze. Lots of fresh lemons would sacrifice...
by Tammy Davis | Mar 1, 2022 | Daily dose
Names matter to people, particularly their own. As someone with a name that is commonly misspelled, I’m particularly sensitive to this. Not only are there several variations of Tammy (Tami, Tammi, Tammie, Tamie), but people also want to argue with me about what...
by Tammy Davis | Feb 28, 2022 | Daily dose
My dog is special. Since the day we brought him home, Wallace has marched to the beat of his own drum. You might not notice it if you visit him inside our house, though. That’s his happy place; he can relax there and be normal. Mostly. Outside is a different...
by Tammy Davis | Feb 25, 2022 | Daily dose
When I was a kid and my dad wanted me to try a new sport, I resisted. I had a million reasons, but my dad believed only one. You don’t want to try anything you don’t think you’re going to be good at. As much as I protested, deep down I knew he was...
