Audra Jennings

So last Friday through this Wednesday, I was in Cincinnati, OH. When I tell people this, the question that comes is, "why?" Good question. I was there for CBA's International Christian Retail Show to run the media relations aspect as I have for the past few years. There were other things going on in the city though too that we were not a part of. Pete Rose weekend at the Reds games. Lots of former players, especially members of the Reds Hall of Fame were in town and at our hotel. I'm still not sure who it was I rode the elevator with though. Hillary Clinton was in town speaking A large gay pride parade I have to admit, I'm not a fan of the city. I have been to a lot of places, but what struck me about Cincinnati is it's homeless population and the people on the streets all hours of the day and night. It's a big problem. Extremely troubling and sad. However, ice cream was had (three times, in fact) at Graeter's, a local iconic treat. We did ...

I tried to beg any friend on Facebook who might be willing to join me for Cracker Barrel and Hobby Lobby today. However, it was to no avail. I have some weekends were I just really need out of the house (even though I did get out last weekend). Working and living in the same place, by yourself, can cause cabin fever. I always tell people that working from home is better for people with families than for single people. Anyway... My parents skipped town with their friends, so Mom wasn't around to go with me. I'm so tired of wearing the same stuff around the house, and I seriously thought about wearing a shirt I've had since 2006 today. I took that as a sign to try to find stores having Memorial Day sales. Lane Bryant had a buy one get one free sale. Besides, I can only wait so long to find shoes to wear in Atlanta for ICRS (the International Christian Retail Show), and I leave in less than four weeks. I need shoes that minimize my feet hurting as much walking as there wil...