Funny, honest stories about midlife, family, everyday chaos, and finding plenty to laugh about in this wonderfully imperfect life.
Somewhere along the way, standing up started requiring sound effects, staff meetings, and clearance from the control tower. Welcome to getting older. I Now Make Sound Effects When I Stand Up I don’t remember exactly when it started. I just know it wasn’t there in my thirties. One day I sat down in my favorite…
Mom brain has me losing keys, glasses, lists—and occasionally my patience. Maybe we’re not forgetful. Maybe we’re simply full. The Case of the Missing…Everything You know what I’ve been looking for lately? Everything. My keys. My reading glasses. My grocery list. The debit card I was positive I put back in my wallet. The phone…
HomeGoods shopping started with one innocent bath mat. Forty-five minutes later, I had a candle, a ceramic bird, four bags—and no bath mat. HomeGoods Is Playing Games with Me I’m fairly certain HomeGoods knows exactly what I came in for…and quietly moves it to another aisle just to see what else I’ll buy first. I…