February 6, 2023 What I’ve learned from 20 years of not drinking Yesterday was my 20-year soberversary. I have been officially committed to not drinking since 20 years ago yesterday. I didn’t quit drinking because of…
February 1, 2023 I really miss those Father/Daughter dances All through elementary school, E and Z went to annual, magical Father/Daughter dances together. They started going to dances together in kindergarten and stopped…
January 16, 2023 Why we got our kiddo an official state ID card “May I see your ID, please?” is a pretty common question asked by law enforcement officials. Typically, people then hand over their official state…
January 9, 2023 My focus word for 2023 is CALM I like to come up with one word to serve as my mantra during each new year. I’ve been picking a word of the…
January 7, 2023 After 3 years of dodging COVID, it finally got me I tested positive this week. After almost three years of wearing masks, washing and sanitizing our hands constantly, and avoiding crowds, Covid-19 finally caught…
January 2, 2023 What are you looking forward to in the new year? Hello, 2023. Farewell, 2022! I usually end each year with a bit of reflection about the 365 days that have just passed. I also…
December 17, 2022 Was I really wrong about QR codes? It’s always a good thing to admit when you’re wrong. I have been anti-QR codes for a very long time. Back when I worked…
December 10, 2022 It’s time for my annual winter pep talk to myself This one is for all my fellow winter haters. If you adore all things cold and snowy, you might want to skip this post….
November 23, 2022 Keep calm and… just stay that way I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty calm, easygoing and steady person. I work in a field where business crises are likely to…
October 19, 2022 I like being chubby. There, I said it. This world wants us to want to be thin. Cats are adored for being chonky. Bears are celebrated for their girth during Fat Bear…
