There's something magical about befriending someone sixteen years your junior. She's often a wonderfully eclectic mix of who you were and who you wish you could've been at her age. Maybe she reminds you of the charismatic younger days you're missing, or maybe you see an opportunity to instill calm in her life using lessons … Continue reading Much Too Old to Act This Damn Young
The Great Purge of 2026…Part 2
30 yard dumpster…FULL! Spring has brough some much needed change. The awful windstorm of March's Friday the 13th wreaked havoc on the already weathered exterior of my house. Siding was ripped off the house and precariously slammed through the railing of my pool deck. The garage roof lost more than a couple shingles, and the … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026…Part 2
Go Ahead, Kick Me While I’m Down…
March was rough. It came in like a lion and went out just the same. I’m glad it’s over. Maybe now I can catch my breath. That is, if I don’t drown in these damn April showers!! 😂 March 12th…my son came over when I got off work so I could do his taxes. Or … Continue reading Go Ahead, Kick Me While I’m Down…
I Has the SAD
You've seen those pictures on social media...a non-descript figure, a frowning emoji, or my favorite, a kitten with the caption "I has the sad." Sure, the grammar is poor, but the sentiment is relatable. That's how I'm feeling this morning. I has the sad. If we're being honest, I has ALL the sads. Let's start … Continue reading I Has the SAD
The Great Purge of 2026
I don't make New Years resolutions anymore. The stigma is overwhelming, too much pressure. Instead, I set goals. This year, my number one goal is to de-clutter. Everything. Not just my junk drawer, my office, or my basement. Everything. My email accounts. My social media. My mind. My life. I feel like I'm drowning in … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026
Merry Christmas to All!
In our house, Christmas doesn’t end when we go to bed on December 25th. We celebrate the entire Christmas season. As the song goes, there are twelve days, beginning with the 25th. So as I’m sitting here writing this, it’s the fourth day of Christmas. My tree is still up, my house is still decorated, … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All!
I’m Losing My Pants!
In August, I shared a pretty personal story about my struggles with my weight. So many of you reached out and encouraged me that I thought I’d start this season of Thanksgiving with an update. I’m literally losing my pants. My “tight” jeans have started falling off my hips. My “favorite” jeans are so baggy … Continue reading I’m Losing My Pants!
I Am a C…..
I am a C-H. I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N. I have C-H-R-I-S-T in my H-E-A-R-T. And I will L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y. This song randomly pops into my head. Sometimes I’m in the shower, sometimes I’m driving home from work, and sometimes I’m trying my damnedest to fall asleep. There’s no rhyme or reason. Nothing triggers it. It’s … Continue reading I Am a C…..
Enough is Enough
I’ll be honest. Before yesterday, I had absolutely no idea who Charlie Kirk was. I’d never heard his name, much less anything he’d ever said. Twenty four hours later, I’m mourning not just the man I never knew, but the lost opportunities of a life cut short by senseless violence. Rarely will I post anything … Continue reading Enough is Enough
SuperDaughter!!
It’s not my fault. I mean, it is my fault that she’s so awesome…after all, I raised her! What I mean is it’s not my fault that this is yet another “all about her” post. It’s her fault. She harasses me constantly until I cave. She’s always liked the attention. Where do I even begin?? … Continue reading SuperDaughter!!
Confessions of a Forty Year Old Nobody 