A black and white sketch of a goat playing with ball. The goat is wearing a fun hat.

2 Reasons I’m Feeling As Giddy As a Goat

May 19, 2025

Now, I’m not a frog known to be giddy. I like things steady—my thoughts, my days, my hands. Most of my emotions operate in the subtle range, like a quiet smile or a knowing nod. But today? Today, I’m feeling giddy as a goat. And if you’ve ever spent time around goats—real goats—you’ll know that’s not just turn of phrase nonsense. It’s a perfect description.

The Florida side of my family keeps goats. A few times growing up, we visited their place down near the citrus fields. I’d watch those goats act like toddlers on a sugar bender—bouncing sideways for no reason, jumping off rocks, headbutting lawn furniture. They were full of mischief and joy, and they didn’t apologize for either.

So yes, I say this with full awareness: I’m giddy. All because of something I’m working on with my cousin Shelly.

1. The porch may be gone, but the stories aren’t.

When Maw-Maw passed, something shifted. Not just in our hearts—but in the rhythm of the family. The porch, where we used to gather and tell stories, went quiet.

Life pulled folks in different directions. Schedules got harder to line up. Even Shelly and I—who used to take turns visiting each other every summer—had a hard time coordinating.

But we missed it. The laughter. The tall tales. The way one story sparked another. So we figured, if we can’t gather on the porch, maybe we can build a new one. We’re making a podcast. A place for stories—real ones, wild ones, family ones, made-up ones that still feel true. Just me and Shelly bringing that porch spirit into a new space. We’re calling it Two Frogs Talkin’.

There’ll be more details soon. But for now, just know—it’s happening. And that has me grinning like a goat on a trampoline.

2. Giddy is rare, and that’s what makes it special.

I don’t chase big feelings. I like slow afternoons, familiar roads, and quiet company. But every so often, something hits you just right. An idea. A moment. A memory that feels like it’s growing into something new.

That’s what this podcast is to me—a way to honor what we had, while building something that lets it live on.

So I’m letting myself be feel the giddness and not squashing it. I’m not side-eying it. I’m bouncing with it. Because when you’ve got a reason to feel giddy—really giddy—you go with it.