Today marks my 7-year blogiversary. And, if you ask me, that’s reason to celebrate. Even though I don’t post as often as I once did, the Using Our Words community continues to lift me up, help my laugh when I need it most, and fill my soul. Speaking of soul, about a year ago, a […]
How Did We Get Here?
If you open Big’s bedroom cabinet, you’ll find a pile of teeth. Six, to be exact. The collection started months ago, without warning. A silent strike … [Read More...]
6 Candles
Today has finally arrived! Pink has been counting down for 364 days, and it's HERE. It's her birthday. (Though last night she told me she's almost 10 … [Read More...]
Confessions of a Botched Spray Tan
You can imagine my excitement when Lenny came home from work one day a couple of months ago and told me to start packing — we were going on his … [Read More...]
A Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Letter
Remember back in the day when you’d get a stack of holiday cards and you’d be so excited to sit back and read all of the awkwardly folded, photocopied … [Read More...]
Sidelines Small Talk
Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids' combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has … [Read More...]
The Dangerous Life of a Soccer Mom
You know that term “soccer mom”. It’s cute, right? It implies a dedicated mother who loves to drive carpool, slice oranges, and wash uniforms. (I … [Read More...]
The Truth About Turning 40
As a kid, I didn’t give much thought to getting old. Older, yes. I mean you had to reach a certain age to be in the Olympics and go to the Air Force … [Read More...]