You know that saying “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most?” I can tell this was written by a man …
They’ll Know You’re a Tourist
(The French Connection: Chapter 2) The French are rude. Or so we’re told. During our time in France, however, neither Shawna nor I felt the …
The French Connection
Pull out that midlife bucket list and tackle one of your goals. I did! One of my besties and I traveled to France and Denmark on an epic girls’ trip. Learn more about our adventures.
Relatives Roulette: Skipping your holiday meal doesn’t mean they don’t love you…probably
It’s the beginning of the holiday season. Soon, it will be chaos on the loose, tangled tinsel, and sanity on vacation. It is what it …
Don’t throw TSA’s tubs (and other advice)
Hello again! It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve posted. I could say that I was busy every second and simply did not have …
10 “Mature” Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is just about a month away and people are flocking to Spirit Halloween stores in droves. Kids today (did I really just say that?) …
Did it. Not doing it again.
After publishing my previous blog on bucket lists, a friend saw a meme about the anti-bucket list and suggested I write a follow-up entry. The …
The Middle-Age Bucket List
What’s on your bucket list and how often do you cross something off the list? Popularized by the 2007 movie “The Bucket List” with Morgan …
Empty nest: Shoving the birds out without having a breakdown
Congratulations! Welcome to an empty nest! This time of year is a common time for kids to head off to college and some parents are …
Self-care is not a sin or character flaw
Guilt is the hallmark of adulthood, especially if you have kids. And it is at the heart of why we don’t focus more on our …
