Author: Hap
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Groundhog Day: A Forecast Full of Holes
A dry, sarcastic look at Groundhog Day, questionable weather predictions, and why a rodent’s shadow may not be the most reliable forecasting tool.
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Instant Gratification Ruined the Magic
A reflective, humorous look at the things we’ve lost in the age of instant gratification—from predictable rush hour traffic to film cameras and TV schedules—and why waiting used to make life feel a little more magical.
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Martha, Market Basket, and a Gold Lamé Thong
What started as a routine grocery run turned into a story involving an 83-year-old, a bold career plan, a knowing stranger, and a fire alarm. Some shopping trips stay with you forever.
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I Have the Keys… But Not to Adulthood
When I was younger, adulthood came with clear signs—keys, landlines, and paper maps. Somewhere along the way, the rules changed.
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Kids These Days: 75 Years of Complaints
Every generation seems convinced the kids are doomed. A family time-travel look at childhood—from 1910 to 1985—and the surprisingly familiar complaints that come with it.
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Why There’s No Banana-Tomato Hybrid (and Other Rabbit Holes My Brain Explores)
A curious, funny rabbit hole about calling 411, fruit hybrids, and why a banana-tomato combo will never exist. Warning: brain detours ahead.
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Everyone Needs A Bit of Faith
We didn’t plan to adopt a pit bull—but Faith adopted us. From blanket heists to dramatic sighs, she’s proof that dogs (and people) deserve fewer stereotypes and more grace.
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The Handbook For Humans, Vol. 1
Life would be easier if humans came with a rule book. They don’t—so here’s mine.
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The Santa Photo That Noped – The Finale
Sometimes the best holiday memories come with a little chaos, a lot of creativity—and a Santa photo that took an unexpected turn.
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How I Became the Swap Gift Queen (and 9 Other Things I Did in 2025)
A reflective and humorous look back at 2025—ten meaningful moments, big milestones, and one legendary Christmas Eve swap gift.
Brain Fog & Brilliance 