We've had some bluebird spring days in San Antonio and Birmingham over the last week, so on this episode Melanie and I talk about how we've been soaking up the great weather. Melanie also bemoans the endlessness of a day after waking up early, and I share about my harrowing unintended career change into world of first aid and medical transport. 

On top of all that, we discuss the outstanding array of Alabama baseball's walk-up songs, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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- Aggies' ninth inning in game three vs. South Carolina

- Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

- Stranglehold by Ted Nugent

- Tututu by HUGEL

- Dembow Royalty by Julio X

- Mera Woo by El Alfa

- Dolce Vita Lasly sandals in oatmeal

- Wuffes Hip & Joint Support for dogs

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- Aerie Good Day cover up button down shirt (runs big)

- Anthro spring linen set - shirt and pants

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This week Melanie and I have so many post-live show thoughts...about air travel, about the fun we had in Arkansas, and about all the basketball we've watched since we've been back at home. We also marvel at the ways our college baseball fortunes improved over the course of the weekend.

On top of that, Melanie discusses the perils of losing your wallet, and it's also her turn for Five Favorites.

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While Melanie went to Round Top with Caroline this past weekend, I watched a lot of basketball and Netflix, so we catch up on this episode about all of our respective adventures (on my end of things, to be clear, "adventures" is a super strong word). There's also a post-book club recap of our Here Be Dragons discussion with Perry, which was the 2025 gift we didn't even know we needed. 

Also, I share about how I decided to celebrate my mama's birthday this year, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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- Johni Broome's injury and redemption

- Adolescence

- our Patreon book club with Perry Shankle

- Mama's poppyseed dressing recipe is in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook

- SnapDragon chili crunch ramen

- CeramaBryte glass stovetop cleaner

- textured Macbook Air case

- monogrammed button down

- Laneige Glaze Craze lip tint

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This week Melanie and I both have a case of the Basketball Sads, so we process our sports-related heartache before we catch up on the latest with Mabel and Hazel and discuss the details of our weekends. 

We also talk through some activities that are potentially inspiring on the creative front, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. 

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- Melanie's weighted vest

- Helen in Birmingham

- Bayonet in Birmingham

- The Residence

- Paradise on Hulu

- Adolescence

- dog enrichment activities

- ecru jeans from JCrew outlet

- Junk Gypsy at Round Top

- Melanie's dream retreat

- gauze button front maxi shirt dress

- All in Motion pleated skort

- cropped pull-on culotte pants

- cotton gauze sleeveless swing dress

- West Elm silky Tencel comforter

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This past week Melanie and I have done a little bit of traveling, and we've also had some quality familly time. In this episode we talk about our road trips, Melanie's shopping trip with Caroline, my birthday meal for Alex, and the SEC basketball tournament. 

Also, Melanie shares about a new hobby that might be on the horizon for her, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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- Black Bag

- Darryl Anderson Art on IG

- Darryl Anderson originals via Caron Gallery

- Planters Nut Duos with buffalo cashews and Ranch almonds

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This week Melanie and I discuss our texting needs from people who aren't Enneagram 9s (just FYI: "Ok" as a response means we're going to think we're in a fight), we recap our time in Birmingham and Nashville, and we discuss how happy she is to be back at home. 

Also, I share all about a little field trip I took to Montgomery this past weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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- recipes for black eyed peas and Mexican cornbread (in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook)

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- the AGT at Ladybird Taco

- Little Professor Bookshop in Birmingham

- Automatic Seafood in Birmingham

- David Thomas & Sissy Goff

- Sally Field at the mall in Soapdish

- The Moran in Houston

- Beth Moore

- Blue Willow Bookshop

- Junk Gypsy in Round Top, TX

- Enneagram Types as Animals

- Bayonet in Birmingham

- Johnny's in Birmingham

- Bri McKoy's potato chip nachos

- Bryan Stevenson

- EJI Legacy Sites in Montgomery

- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

- 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama

- ruffled pintuck button front blouse

- organic airy gauze quilt set

- The Better Friend by Grace Valentine

- Bagsmart toiletry bag

- long cotton shirt

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What a week it has been! Melanie's book hit #5 on the New York Times bestseller list, I got a new HVAC unit (not as exciting, but still, significant), and Hazel has full-blown PTSD from all the people who have been in and out of our house. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? Anyway, this week we talk about all the Here Be Dragons fun, share our thoughts on some sports developments, and finally get some insight about why A&M serves Pepsi products. 

We also talk about my very active TV life, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

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- Paradise

- American Murder: Gabby Petito

- Aerie Easy Street sweatshirt

- Old Navy CloudMotion activewear tunic

- Hadley buttondown spring shirt

- olive wood spurtle (here's another option on Etsy)

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This past week Melanie's been to Austin and College Station, I've been to San Antonio and Auburn, and we've both gotten to spend time with our college kids. On this episode we recap all of the above, and we also discuss the fact that I have watched not just one but TWO movies over the last few days. The Lord is always doing a new thing.

We also discuss some exciting new computer developments, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. 

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- Niva at Bulverde Med Spa

- Conclave

- A Real Pain

- Somebody Somewhere

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- Zellus weighted vest

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It's Here Be Dragons week, and Melanie is gearing up to be out of town a lot while I am gearing up for quick trips to San Antonio and Auburn. On this episode we discuss A&M's new basketball uniforms, college baseball opening weekend, and our critical computer situations (true story: Melanie's headphones wouldn't connect while we recorded, and my microphone didn't, either, so this week's sound isn't great, Bob). 

We also talk about what we've been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

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- Fiona Davis - The Lions of Fifth Avenue

- All Creatures Great and Small

- A Place to Call Home

- Frasier

- Paradise

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This week Melanie and I dig into the dynamic between her and Caroline as far as wardrobe planning is concerned (it's a complex situation), and we talk through my recent discovery related to using mascara. We also discuss my Severance obsession, which is significant. 

On top of all that, Melanie has a new book out next week (!!!), and it's her turn for Five Favorites. 

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- Ghirardelli milk chocolate mint cookie candy squares

- Edibites Stress Releaf CBD chew

- Nature's Bounty Anxiety & Stress Relief

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