Category: Adulting & Family Life
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Brain in a Jar. On a Barnes & Noble Shelf.
A playful letter to my 100-year-old self imagining what life might look like in 2075—from telepathy and self-driving cars to drone doctors and brains in mason jars.
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Confidently Ridiculous: This One’s a Handful
I say ridiculous things. Not accidentally—confidently. From guard dogs on duty to dramatic birth legends and fireworks launched by strong men on the Charles, apparently, I’ve been a handful since day one.
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Massachusetts Decoded
A humorous breakdown of the unofficial rules of living in Massachusetts—from Storrow Drive mishaps to 45-degree “heat waves” and why not everything is Boston.
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Thankfully You Can’t Hear Me Judging You
A humorous, self-aware list of harmless everyday behaviors that inspire silent judgment—from savage ketchup use to speakerphone offenses. Relatable, petty, and just honest enough.
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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.
Brain Fog & Brilliance 