Life

Appendix(es), Flat Tires, and Other Ways the Universe Keeps Me Humble

So I recently sent out a very confident, borderline smug email declaring that “everyone is...

From Holiday Indulgence to High Altitude

The holidays are winding down, a new year is peeking around the corner, and I’ve...

Aging Gracefully… Requires a Deposit

They call these the sandwich years - when you've finally finished raising your children only...

Variety, Vegetables, and the Vanity of Midlife Wellness

I’m middle-aged, which means my social media feed has become one long commercial break for...
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Families Are Families, even when onstage.

Last night Mom and I went to see Immediate Family at the Booth Playhouse, which is one...

Nervous Passenger, Party of One

I have friends who are scared of flying. Some don’t even like riding in cars....

Fetching News from the Fur Side

Just thought it was time for a dog update—because if I don't talk about the...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

The Art of Remembering (and Power Washing)

It’s Father’s Day. I really hope my kids send Chad a nice email because, as...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

Welcome to the Free Bird Club

It’s now been officially one year since my youngest graduated high school and we technically joined the...
Tailwinds and Tall Tales

An Anniversary Worth Twirling For

Earlier this week, Chad and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We’ve been together for...