I’m starting to learn that when I suggest something out of humor, I must be cautious to whom I give these snarky bits of humor. As we...

I am a “People Watcher” and that is what brought on this whole thing. Whether I am at a mall, park, school, work, or even the bar, I...

This is a section of my life I don’t think I have introduced just yet in my “Val Tell Me A Story” Series. For a good year or so I...

I can’t remember what day it was, but we had been slow at the Veterinary office. As my routine dictated, I came in, clocked in, and set...

If you haven’t noticed, I am quite the Jill-of-Trades and have a mixed bag for a resume. One of the jobs a held was in a office, managing...

Sometimes I forget to warn the new relatives of my immaculate ability to have weird things happen to me. This was a tiny road trip that...

As you’ve read before, my first job was a kennel worker at a veterinary office. I would leave school, head to work, clock in and...

It’s been some time since I shared a cow or FFA story, so here’s a short, sweet and semi-horrifying moment. I remember that day well. It...

I have to admit, my first job was amazing. For three years, I got up close and personal with a wide range of animals that most only dream...

If you’ve been following this series, you’ve already been introduced to one of my all time best friends, Martin. The best part was I...

If you knew me in high school, you knew I did  everything I could to NOT go home. This even meant driving around at random, as pathetic...

We had gone fishing and we both were geeking out that in the bait bucket there was a little brown starfish. At the time we had a...

Mudding. Either you know what I just said or wondering why this word should be significant. Growing up it was the family outing to go to...

We’ve all been on family vacations, but occasionally one comes along that leaves a lasting impression. Being in Florida, going to the...

I think life’s most wonderful entertainers, besides kids, would have to be our pets. In fact, like children, we enjoy watching them make...

It’s heartbreaking to know that my Grandfather-in-law just passed away on July 21st. One of my fondest memories was during the time my...

My husband and I had been dating for a while at this point. In fact, we had moved in together and things were going good for us both. His...

We had just gotten married back in April 2007 and I was excited that I was going with my husband and his family to a reunion. I had just...

As proof that my odd and bizarre luck still comes into my life, today’s story happened this past weekend. I was zoning out on the...

My uncle Ymmit and I were asked to investigate what happened to the cats at my Great Grandmother’s home. She had been a safehouse for...