My dad wanted a boy more than anything in the world. He had three girls. Life is cruel, but my dad persevered. I guess it could be said he was ahead of his time and wanted gender equality. However, at the end of the day, he just wanted someone to do...
I’ve always been a big reader. As soon as I finish one book, I dive into another. I just love the act of reading. However, the pandemic has really jacked up my attention span. I’m still reading books, but more slowly. In an effort to continue to...
I was born in 1972. I have very few memories of the 70s, but I remember the 80s like they were yesterday. They were pretty unforgettable. There are several touchstones of the 80s for us Gen Xers. Big hair, loud clothing, questionable music, Phil...
My husband often reminisces about how sweet his Granny was. He will say things like, “She would have done anything for you,” or “She never had a bad word to say.” I loved my Granny dearly and we were tight AF, but this was not my experience. My...
It’s just an hour. Can an hour make that much difference in the grand scheme of things? Apparently. The hour in question is the time difference between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Central Daylight Time (CDT). All my family lives in EDT, yet we...
I can be a bit obsessive. I know this will probably not come as a big shock to those who know me or have been kind enough to read my nonsense. Much of it stems from my anxiety, but believe it or not, some of the things I obsess over actually bring...
I don’t have a lot of hard and fast rules I live by. I try to be a good person. I believe kindness is essential and I try to act with that in mind whenever possible. I always stop to pet a dog. I will protect my teeth at all costs. I do not eat...
Larry McMurtry is my favorite author. He has been for nearly three decades. We lost his genius last year. It still makes me sad to know there will be no new books from this man. He took me on so many memorable trips and gave me some of the best...
I heard recently on a podcast that studies have shown cursing is a sign of intelligence. I really fucking want to believe it. However, my complete lack of understanding of most math makes me think otherwise. I’m a pretty good person overall. I love...
I try to meditate for at least a few minutes every day. I’m not very good at it. Nevertheless, I persist. I use the Headspace app to guide me through my meditation. Upon completion the other day, it told me I had meditated for 275 days in a row and...










