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"One of the nice things about growing older is...": 25 Things I've Learned in my 25 Ye

It seemed only fitting to begin today’s blog with a Barbra Streisand quote in light of the fact that she, the queen, the be all end all,...

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Unfortunate Boaters

I’m a romantic. Guilty as charged. I cry watching romantic comedies ("Love, Actually" gets me EVERY TIME no questions asked). I love...

Stupid Cupid: Part 6

Let the record show that this message came in at 3:42pm on a Monday afternoon. Come on, man... Don't you and your bulging pectorals have...

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...

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Hilary Duff

This week, after a 6 year absence from the music industry, the girl who singlehandedly inspired the fashion and hair choices of almost...

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Ashley and JP (Bachelorette Season 7)

Well ladies and gentlemen, the end is nigh. In just 5 days time we will know who this year's Bachelorette Andi has chosen to spend the...

Wobbly Bits

Insecurities. Those little ticks, twinges, or voices in the back of our heads that tell us we aren’t good enough… smart enough… pretty...

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...

Stupid Cupid: Part 5

Today, friends, we have a very special edition of Stupid Cupid. What makes it special, you ask? Well in this case I can't help but feel...

Bless Your Heart of the Week: CNN's Hungriest News Anchor

Whoopi Goldberg once explained to me her theory as to why skinny people can be so bitchy: “It’s because they’re hungry.” Perfect, right?...

GRITS

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

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Mother/Daughter Matching

As a child not only of the 90’s, but also of a southern family in the 90’s I am no stranger to matching… especially of the...

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...

Summer Solsitce

So today marks the first official day of summer, and I know after that Polar Vortex we all braved I should be happy it’s finally here,...

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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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NEW POST:

The Fact is, You're a Lady Edith

THE BLOG

"One of the nice things about growing older is...": 25 Things I've Learned in my 25 Ye

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Unfortunate Boaters

Stupid Cupid: Part 6

The Thief of Joy

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Hilary Duff

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Ashley and JP (Bachelorette Season 7)

Wobbly Bits

The Pool Rules

Stupid Cupid: Part 5

Bless Your Heart of the Week: CNN's Hungriest News Anchor

GRITS

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Mother/Daughter Matching

PRIDE

Bless Your Heart of the Week: Starbucks Barista

Summer Solsitce

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