Deep Fry

We deserve the best in life…                                                                              …at least that’s what many want to believe. After all, we live in a “ work hard, reap the reward ” culture, where everything is predicated on self-fulfillment. But whatever happened to the idea we live to become, not to acquire? Whatever happened to the belief we live by what’s been divinely given, not by what we temporarily earn? And what if people gave thanks not only for what they’d been given, but also for what they hadn’t been given? You see, we often think God’s grace is sub...

Dedicated to my wonderful mothers and grandmothers,  Nancy Fry , Peggy Fry (Mimi), Nana Oak &  Jan DeWald Ferguson , all who embody the heart of this piece. Well, it’s that time of year again. Mother’s Day . The one day a year we praise our moms for all the awesome things they do, despite the fact we should be doing this all the time. No doubt, moms are the most underrated people on the planet considering all the work they put in without any expectancy of gratitude.   However...in case you still need the evidence and/or content fodder for your next Mother’s Day card, here are ten reasons why your mom is freakin’ awesome. 1.   She squeezed you into existence. Yeah, yeah, your mom did plenty of post-labor nurturing…and was probably pretty good at it. I get that. But let’s not forget she carried you nine months in her womb…and you didn't even need to pay rent! Her love for you is so strong, she would gladly endure another round of morning sickness, crampi...