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Humble Pie

I love pie. Apple pie, sweet potato pie, mixed berry pie. Chocolate chess pie, pecan pie, banana cream pie. I love baking pie, and I...

Big Hair, Don't Care

Last night after spin class I took myself to a movie (a nice British period drama called Far From the Madding Crowd... I loved it,...

The Displaced Deb-Groupon-te

One of the major themes that I explore on this blog is displacement, and the struggle that comes with trying to reconcile who you are...

The Thief of Joy

"Comparison is the thief of joy" - Theodore Roosevelt Comparing ourselves to other people is something that everyone does. In this world...

The Pool Rules

It’s summer in New York. Lip sweat is out in full force, I’m on my second can of Nexxus humidity control hairspray, and I constantly...

GRITS

GRITS – not to be confused with the delicious southern staple that comes served up cheesy for breakfast or with shrimp for dinner. This...

PRIDE

Pride is a word that has always meant a lot to me. My mother has often told me that while I might be a Haskell, in all the ways that...

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Starbucks Barista

Every time I walk into a Starbucks, I always have a "Bless Your Heart" just in case the barista asks for a name to go with my order. I...

My name is Mary Lane Haskell and my two "claims to fame" are that I have Dolly Parton's fax number and that Reese Witherspoon once liked a post on my Instagram. I am an actor, a writer, and a profound Chipotle enthusiast making my way in Los Angeles while trying to stay true to my family's southern roots, all with grace and a touch a good humor. I'm so glad you're here!

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