The year 2025 has been the year of comedy for the Traver family. I decided early in January to see as many funny people as possible because this world is a shit show and I need to laugh. Thus far, I’ve seen Jim Gaffigan, Wanda Sykes and Fortune...
I don’t like fall or winter. I actually hate winter. However, football season is my favorite season of the year. Yes, I realize that football season lands in fall and winter. It’s one of life’s mysteries. I’m a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Get off my...
If you have read many of my blog posts, you know I am over the “blockbuster” movie. I just want a nice little movie to make it to the theaters. I can only handle so much superhero bullshit. So, imagine my delight when I see there has been a remake...
As it has become a family tradition, my sisters, mom and bonus dad trek to Hilton Head every September for a week at the beach. It is a great time. My Aunt Patti went with us last year, but was unable to make it this year. We will miss her. We are...
Last week, a dog showed up in our yard. Our dogs went nuts and damn near jumped through a window. I left him alone for a while, even though he was terribly cute—a Blue Heeler mix of some sort. However, we had a water leak and there were workers in...
I have many loves in my life. My family—especially my husband, daughter, and mommy—I love them more than words could ever express. I love music. I love to laugh, but one of my greatest loves is our National Parks System. It is fucking brilliant. I...
About two years ago, we installed a dog door. This was a direct result of my youngest German Shorthair Pointer, Mavis, wanting to go outside continuously throughout the day while I was trying to work. I got my steps in, but it was not efficient for...
My family does not watch a lot of TV. We mainly watch sports. We are not those smug people who judge people for watching TV. There are a lot of great shows out there. I wish I watched more than I do. I just have trouble focusing. I blame menopause...
My good friend recently had a “Best Mom Moment.” She was trying to get her 17-year-old son to New York to meet up with a group of fellow soccer players. They were then headed to Spain for a camp. It did not go smoothly. Upon arrival at the airport...
I was very fortunate to go to college in the same town where my grandparents lived. I was two hours away from home. However, I had my safety net and my two favorite people about eight miles away. It was the perfect scenario. I had my independence...