My daughter was home from school over the holidays and teaching her how to drive was one of the top items on our to-do list. She has had her permit for a while, but we have not done much work toward logging her practice hours. Most of this task has...
There are a handful of accomplishments in my life that make me really proud. However, there is one that really stands out: running a half marathon. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super proud of my daughter and the fact I’ve been married for nearly 30 years...
As I have stated before, I really hate this time of year. I’m cold. I’m sad. Everything hurts and I’m dying. Overall, I’m just fucking grouchy. However, there is one thing that helps see me through the dark days of winter: sports. We are big sports...
Two words in the English language send chills down my spine like no other. They give me an overwhelming sense of dread and, if I’m being totally honest, they make me downright angry. Those two words are team building. Fuck team building. Okay, now I...
It has been my goal to learn a second language for as long as I can remember. I took two years of Spanish in high school, followed by one semester in college. I do not speak Spanish. Learning another language is fucking hard, y’all. After my failed...
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 think it’s a fair statement to say the older you get the harder it is to make new friends. I feel I have become more introverted as I’ve aged. It also seems there are just less friend-making opportunities. So, imagine my delight (and nervousness)...
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...
I don’t think a lot about death. Good, right? However, it has been top-of-mind the last several days. Thank goodness, I have not lost anyone close to me. So, what has me dwelling on it? The death of actor Leslie Jordan. From Murphy Brown to Will and...