January 8, 2022 Celebrating 10 years of writing this blog Today marks ten years since I began this blog. I hope it’s not too self-congratulatory to wish myself a happy tenth blog-iversary! What started…
December 31, 2021 I want to be classier in 2022 It’s new year’s eve so I am thinking about goals and intentions for the new year. I don’t really do resolutions anymore, because I…
December 27, 2021 The short life – and afterlife – of Franklin the duckling I’ve written about some bizarre things on this blog before, but this story might take the prize. Once upon a time, there was an…
December 22, 2021 Things never to say again in 2022 Have you ever said you are “just a mom” or “just a _______” (fill in the blank with whatever you do for a living)?…
December 15, 2021 It took me 20 years to realize that my brother is awesome My brother and I were not terribly good to each other growing up. Ours was not an ideal sibling bond early on. Honestly, we…
December 7, 2021 Our child is not struggling with gender identity We’ve been on a wild ride with gender and identity this year in our household. I’m blogging about it, as always, with Xage’s full…
November 25, 2021 My “cards for Xage” campaign was really for me I find myself feeling extremely thankful lately. I’m not just thankful because it’s November and Thanksgiving time. Honestly, as everyone should know by now,…
November 23, 2021 How to give the best blood donation of your life I love to give blood. When I first started donating blood in my early 30s, it was an easy-breezy experience. I found it quick…
November 19, 2021 The best souvenir I (n)ever purchased What’s the best souvenir you’ve ever purchased? We love to travel in our family, and I like to think that, over the years, I’ve…
November 15, 2021 What it takes to be a good memoirist Do you take photos and notes constantly to document your family’s life? I do. Part of my life’s special purpose – and certainly my…
