Let’s talk about tipping culture. Yes, it sucks and yes, it should change. But until then, just tip your server and stop pretending like you’re sticking it to the man by not tipping. Trust me, the big bosses don’t give a crap as long as they’re getting their cut. Which they do, f … | Continue reading
Me: Where are the strawberries? My Mother: On the third shelf of the fridge in the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter container labeled noodles, under the ricotta cheese tub filled with the broccoli soup leftovers from last night, and behind the Cool Whip – but don’t use that for th … | Continue reading
We should have a national quiet day where everyone just shuts the hell up for 24 hours. Or maybe a week. That’s it. A national quiet week. No, wait… a month! Even better. Who do I talk to about this? . | Continue reading
Some time ago, I found a vendor who was selling logs as home décor. Yes, you read that correctly. Logs. I mean, sure, they’re trendy… if you’re building a cabin in the woods. But no, apparently, they’re for accent furniture now. Just when I thought I’d seen it all, along comes th … | Continue reading
I don’t know who it is that’s going to have time to check out the pattern on a snake’s face before getting the hell out of that creek. But, I know it’s not going to be me. . | Continue reading
So, let’s talk about the Stanley Cups. I think it’s wild that they suddenly became the talk of the town, err… Target? Yes, Target of all places. I first heard about them from a friend who couldn’t stop raving about how they were the ultimate must-have item. I kinda thought that w … | Continue reading
I’ve been doing some serious thinking lately. For example, do I need a donkey? . | Continue reading
Adulting is not all it’s cracked up to be. Let’s celebrate in prose… | Continue reading
It’s time for a little rant about one of those things that just grinds my gears (do we still say that?): spectator shaming… of the video game variety. Yeah, you heard me right. I get that video games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But who cares? Let people have their fun. Why does … | Continue reading
A little late in the day, but I still wanted to share this important message. And just remember, it’s never too late to be your strongest self. | Continue reading
It doesn’t seem right that kids get berated and punished for being picky eaters. Adults are picky eaters too, but you wouldn’t know it because they buy food they like instead of what they probably “should” eat. I mean, let’s face it… as a general rule, do you keep food you don’t … | Continue reading
So, I stumbled on a video today… an adorable baby, maybe a month old, crying his little heart out. Why was he crying, you ask? Well, because he had a huge lock of his own hair gripped tight in his tiny fist and he was pulling for all he was worth. The mom was trying […] | Continue reading
Today, I found myself in the unexpected world of backyard chicken enthusiasts. Let me tell you, I never thought this was where my day would take me. I don’t even own chickens (worse luck) and I don’t follow anything chicken related on social media. Now, there’s something I never … | Continue reading
Listen, I get it. It’s become a common joke for Boomers and some early Gen Xers to tease young people for their lack of knowledge on outdated technology, like rotary phones, typewriters or card catalogs. But it’s not really fair, is it? I mean, it’s like expecting them to know ho … | Continue reading
Okay, let’s get real here. Is it just me or do you have full-blown convos in your head too? Or, more accurately, do you think in audio? As in your thoughts are fully fledged words being spoken in your mind. Like, I’m not crazy or anything (I swear), but sometimes my thoughts are … | Continue reading
So, my daughter convinced me last week to go out to a local diner for a late lunch. I’m usually all about take-out and TV, because let’s face it, I hate people. And nowhere do I hate them more than at a restaurant. It’s just sensory overload for me. Between listening to loud chat … | Continue reading
You know what’s the latest trend in weddings? Eloping. And by eloping, I mean having a small intimate ceremony with just your partner and maybe a witness or two, some family, a few long-distance friends. Suffice it to say, eloping is just not as secretive as it used to be. People … | Continue reading
So, it’s freezing outside. Like, I can’t even feel my face kind of cold. Hey, is this what Botox feels like? Thank goodness I work from home, because I don’t know how people are functioning out there in this weather. And let’s talk about the snow and ice – can we just not? So yea … | Continue reading
You know, January feels like that one friend who insists on telling you their entire life story every single time you meet up. It just goes on and on, and you start wondering if it will ever end. You’re sitting there, nodding along, trying to be polite, but deep down, you’re secr … | Continue reading
My mindset for going into 2024: | Continue reading
Let’s talk about the tradition of New Year’s resolutions. You know, those promises we make to ourselves that last about as long as a snowflake in a sauna. As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks illuminate the sky, I find myself once again contemplating the profound notion of … | Continue reading
Here’s the thing. No matter how much evidence there is to the contrary, and there’s quite a bit, let me tell you, I still believe I can get ready and out the door in 15 minutes. I cheerfully convince myself of this every single day. It’s like my brain has a timer set on delusion … | Continue reading
Unfortunately, I had to venture out into the world today, even though I tried to think of every excuse not to. It went much as expected. In particular, I want to thank the person who kept pace with me for every single freakin’ red light through town blaring their music so loud my … | Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope you all have a safe and peaceful holiday season – and that goes for the coming year too. Let’s remember to keep the Christmas Spirit alive and well. | Continue reading
Oh yes, Christmas is almost here. That time of year when the craziness at home is amplified tenfold and you have to start mentally preparing yourself for the onslaught of family members invading your space. But that’s not all, work also becomes its own kind of crazy during the ho … | Continue reading
I saw an article today in an advice column where one adult sibling was blaming another adult sibling for their elderly parents’ divorce. Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t read the article, so I can’t tell you the root of the problem between these siblings or the ultimate outcome. You see … | Continue reading
Raisins are a waste of what could have been a nice bottle of wine. . | Continue reading
I have a confession. I’m addicted to “Am I the Asshole” posts on Reddit and Facebook. It’s my guilty pleasure, my late-night obsession, my source of endless entertainment. In case you’re not familiar, AITA posts are like Jerry Springer for the digital age – strangers airing out t … | Continue reading
Dear Diary, I made a grave mistake, dear diary. Against my better judgment and with no thought for my sanity, I decided to venture into the treacherous depths of my local mall. Oh yeah, with the holiday season upon us and everything. As an introvert who detests crowds and loathes … | Continue reading
I wrote the below back in 2014. Little has changed except for age, but having recently come in contact with the person who always called me a bad parent, it got me thinking about this particular post. I know it sounds like I’m raving about a couple of perfect kids, but rest assu … | Continue reading
Today was a “baking” day. And today’s concoction was candy. So just in case anyone is interested in making Rachael Ray’s delicious 5-minute fudge wreath, it took me slightly longer than 5 minutes (try 45), a pretty hefty shot of Bailey’s, a burned tongue (don’t ask me how), only … | Continue reading
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Time for us to give thanks for all we have, and for me to show some love to the Addams Family for the role models they are. Hey, who am I to mess with tradition? Someone told me today that this movie came out in 1993. I called […] | Continue reading
It’s Thanksgiving week and apparently not everyone got the memo because the grocery stores are hopping with folks making last minute purchases for their family meal. Now, I normally order groceries online for pick up – because I hate people – but today, I went to the grocery stor … | Continue reading
You may be cool, but you will never be Mr. Spock leaning against a GTO cool. Sorry, but it’s true. . | Continue reading
My favorite times of year are the few days after a sugar-fueled holiday. Like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and of course, Halloween. Because for several days after these holidays, the holiday-branded snacks and sweets go on sale. And if you time it right, you can get the 75% off dea … | Continue reading
Today, instead of writing or working, I took one of those Buzzfeed “tests.” Design your bougie house and we’ll guess your age. Apparently, I’m 8 years old. . | Continue reading
Today, we’re talking about workplace toxicity. You know, the degradation, the burn out from overwork, the infantilization. I was going to start this out with “here’s one for my fellow office warriors!” But really, these workplace gripes apply to anyone working any job at all. Bec … | Continue reading
Can we just take a moment to talk about the pumpkin spice apocalypse that’s upon us? I mean, I’m all for embracing the joys of autumn, but it seems like the pumpkin spice train is not just pulling into the station; it’s taken over the entire track and is hurtling towards us at fu … | Continue reading
It’s been a little while since I last put pen to paper, and I want to talk about why I’ve been MIA. Life, as you know, can really suck sometimes, and I’ve been dealing with a real emotional whirlwind lately. I’ve been feeling incredibly down, grief-stricken really, and frankly… a … | Continue reading
Being a vegan for 10 years has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions. On the one hand, I feel proud of myself for making a positive impact on the world and the animals we share it with. But on the other hand, there are those moments when I feel like a total fraud. Imposter syndro … | Continue reading
Today, I want to take you on a gastronomic journey down memory lane, specifically to those cringe-worthy culinary experiences from our childhood that make us wonder, “What the hell were we thinking?” And “Did our parents care for us at all?” We trusted them and they took that tru … | Continue reading
Don’t let the ne’er-do-well’s cuteness fool you. She’s just recharging the evil using the Sun as an energy source. | Continue reading
It’s about time I turned this blog back to another aspect of parenting that I’ve thought a lot about. Yeah, yeah, I’ve been reading mommy blogs again. I’m not sure why, my kids are grown, so any advice I might glean from these new moms is really a moot point. So, what am I talkin … | Continue reading
Another Monday down the drain. . | Continue reading
As someone who thrives on – nay, needs – order in their life, what the hell am I supposed to do with this? Is it some kind of prank by the butter company? This butter happens to be from Aldi’s, but they’re not the only one with mixed up packaging… I’ve found other dairy manufactu … | Continue reading
Today, I stumbled upon a meme that got me thinking. It went something like this: “The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. I’ve needed a doctor. I need farmers every day. I need truck drivers every da … | Continue reading
For the past few days, it has been in the high 90’s (Fahrenheit) here and on top of that, the heat index has made it feel like it’s in the low 100’s. I get that it’s not Arizona or Nevada or Texas or some other God-forsaken place where the temps are upward of 110 degrees, […] | Continue reading
I am creative. I am powerful. I am woman, hear me roar. I am also just a tad forgetful. Like “forget what I had for breakfast while the fork is still in my hand” forgetful. I need to document my thoughts while I am out and about, or they will be forever forgotten in the […] | Continue reading