Yesterday, I bought a cupcake for today. You read that right. Yesterday was a rough one. Between work, pigs, dogs, kids, husband, dad.......I was worn smooth out. And it was a full moon. After Bible class, we had to pick up dog food. I looked at my watch and saw that it was 8:15 p.m. I looked at El Hubbo and said, "We could make it to Smallcakes if you hurry." "No, we don't need any cupcakes," he unwisely replied. "We could make it to Smallcakes if you hurry," I repeated. "Yes, ma'am," he said. When we entered the store, my favorite cupcake was on display: Wedding cake. It is an almond-y goodness that soothes my soul and calms my nerves. I asked the cupcake lady to put two in a box. El Hubbo says, "But I want a Chocolately Delight." "That's fine," I say. "The other one is for me for tomorrow." "For tomorrow?" he says in a confused tone. "Yes, for tomorrow,...
The always random, occasionally complex, often confounded commentary and narrative of one West Texas woman's life.