I’m secretly hoping I’ll wake up on the morning of our 10th wedding anniversary to a fanfare of golden trumpets, fireworks and maybe even a large trophy. I imagine pretty pageant queens handing me bouquets of flowers, placing a sparkling crown … Continue reading
An open letter to my own child, to any other child struggling and perhaps an open letter to the memories I still carry in my heart, the ones that occasionally revisit me during my moments of insecurity, reminding me that … Continue reading
Unless, of course, you throw your head back and delight in the minty fresh scent of toothpaste smeared on your gear shifter. Thanks Subaru, way to make me feel like a neurotic slacker parent who didn’t savor the exact moment … Continue reading
It really does. It’s so quiet in there, so peaceful. I recently painted my master bathroom a relaxing shade of powder blue, upgraded all the hardware to glossy white and it’s actually a very nice space to spend some quality … Continue reading
Last week I spent a chilly late autumn afternoon in my warm car, shielded from the wind as the sun beat through the glass and the heated seat wrapped itself around me, hugging me with as much love as a … Continue reading
Just the really good ones. I’m kidding. If I had a dollar for every person who has come up to me in the past week and *wink wink* <nudge nudge> asked me if I was that special kind of Zumba … Continue reading
You want me to butt out of your business and leave you alone? And also you want me to stop reading your texts and quit rummaging through your pockets? And furthermore you’d appreciate it if I wouldn’t ask you so … Continue reading
Thanks to man child for the inspiration. This time of year holds so much promise. The dandelions and lilacs are in full bloom, both filling the air with a sweetness that compels us to remove them, one fervently mowed down … Continue reading
Shouldn’t we all wish for our marriages to be gay? According to Merriam-Webster’s first entry, gay is defined as happy, excited and keenly alive. Damn. My husband needs to be a little bit gayer. How about a little less Mr. … Continue reading
There’s so many child-raising issues my husband and I contend with as we try our best to guide these teenagers safely to adult hood, so many things our own parents never dreamed they’d be handling. For starters, there’s the acne … Continue reading
