My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
If you see me standing at my desk today, it’s not because I’m feeling particularly energetic or even avoiding the … Continue reading My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
Category: humor
My kids make me feel 16 feet tall
Thinking about my own mothering moments makes me feel 16 feet tall at times. But today, my thoughts are with … Continue reading My kids make me feel 16 feet tall
‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience
My health club opened the “Chill” room during frozen January. It wasn’t a big seller — but should have been. Continue reading ‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience
Home is where my sister is
Some people talk behind other people’s backs. I merely write behind their backs… I would prefer to write only about … Continue reading Home is where my sister is
“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
I’ve been saying it more and more often. “God, I can’t do today.” “Today” in that sentence might mean the … Continue reading “God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
Secret to my weight-loss success
Yesterday, I ate a cookie. In fact, I ate the last homemade chocolate chip cookie in the gallon-sized plastic bag … Continue reading Secret to my weight-loss success
Feeding my inner road rage
I wrote this while stopped in traffic, so it’s probably longer than it needs to be — just like my … Continue reading Feeding my inner road rage
Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work
“My key fob isn’t working, so I need a new car.” That’s my logic and what I told my colleague … Continue reading Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work
Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently
On the outside, I sported a conservative, black wool coat, black tights and ankle boots with a red scarf — and … Continue reading Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently
My yard is a metaphor for my life
Recently, I’ve spent most of my weekends weeding my yard, and I’ve found what I termed “a metaphor for my life.” Getting into the yard to pull weeds is evidence of the hope I’ve found in this near chaos. Continue reading My yard is a metaphor for my life
Look for the message in the mess
I tend to tromp hastily through life’s messes in an attempt to get them behind me. I wondered if I’d missed part of God’s message to me because of my tendency to hurry. Continue reading Look for the message in the mess
Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation
The next step in the MRE process – other than determining that I NEVER wanted to do THAT again – … Continue reading Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation
When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal
After my cat saved my life I suffered misery, wonder, and an MRE. Not “Meal, Ready-to-Eat.” Not food … Continue reading When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal
How do you get an emoji makeover?
A week ago, I had no idea that having a personalized emoji was even a thing, and now I am … Continue reading How do you get an emoji makeover?
How my cat saved my life (Part II)
I do credit this animal with saving my life, not just diagnosing me. Because my story didn’t end there… Continue reading How my cat saved my life (Part II)
How my cat saved my life — just last week
I have to give credit where credit is due — even if it is to a self-centered beast who walks … Continue reading How my cat saved my life — just last week
It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts
Dear Pinterest, Please stop sending me messages along the lines of “It’s a match: Sara and Kevin.” Just. Stop. I … Continue reading It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts
My baby turns 21 today
Parenting is a full-contact sport, a risky business, an often thankless task, and my greatest joy and still-in-progress accomplishment. Continue reading My baby turns 21 today
