Old Potato Road.

i created a simple blog to keep track of the odd happenings in this unconventional life of mine. Old Potato Road is my favorite road in between Austin and my hometown of Bryan, Texas. at a point in my life when i was figuring out what the hell i was going to do and who the hell i wanted to be i'd pass Old Potato Road and laugh out loud. it reminds me to honor and seek those simple moments that give breath to our crazy lives.

even today, when i drive by after my mom, dad or courtney has graciously scooped me up from the austin airport i anticipate passing Old Potato Road. it reminds me of finding joy in the simple moments of our lives. the sort of simple joy that creates reprieve from the dust of everyday life we sometimes can't shake.

i offer no wisdom. just sharing my life. things that make me laugh. things that make me cry. things that make me, well, me.

VENUS.

If you still think Libby is an angel, think again.  Since I looked up to my big older sister I’d do most anything she’d tell me to as long as she’d say “this is cool Bird.”  After chasing our pet parakeets AM & FM around the house, Libby and I found ourselves in the kitchen listening to the radio through our house intercom system.  The song “I’m your Venus” by Bananarama came on and we started to sing.  Lil angel Libby flapped her mischievous wings and begins to sing over the music and teach me the “real” words to the song.

Picture it.  Driving in a car with family friends and Bananarama comes on the radio.  With all my gusto I sing along.  ”I’m your PENIS, I’m your FIRE, my VAGINA!!”  Seems I was told the wrong words.  Watch out Libby.  I know where you live.

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