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A recent event made me recall my single days again, one of my favorite Rural Confession topics. And since I have a soft spot for singles (if you’re a Ruralee, chances are you’ve been dumped, cheated on or lied to about a date’s gender, number of children... »

I’m happy to report I had my baby girl on June 11 — Alya Mae Gavan, 6 pounds, 9 ounces. These days, we are both fat, happy and occasionally fussing. But, I’m even more pleased with my Old Wives Tales’ tricks I used to coax her out... »

Any festival where people are willing to shine your shoes, rub a pregnant woman’s back and give out free food deserves severe recognition. Sharon was definitely not a village going through the festival motions on Sunday as it held its 13th Annual Model... »

(RURAL ALERT: Check out guest blogger Charlene's new Internet dating comments in Rural Confessions #2!) Part 1: Do you have a buddy/jilted lover/sick or gas-filled animal you can’t seem to unload? This blog is about the people and pets in our lives we just can’t get rid of. And if you are a... »

I wanted to have a slow build-up here on Rural Confessions, but I suppose I could reveal Internet dating confessions, due to reader demand. Although I’m glad I’m safely married and stuffed with child now, I wouldn’t take back my dating years because I learned a lot and drank plenty of whiskey (sometimes that’s the only way you can survive an... »

Do you have a relative on disability? Do you like country music but can’t afford a cowboy hat or a truck? Have you ever taken in a stray animal or a bum? Do they live in school bus behind your barn? Is napping your sport of choice? Have you ever put a trailer hitch on a lawnmower? Have you ever relied on books, bowels or... »