Adulting & Family Life – Brain Fog & Brilliance

Some Moments Deserve Privacy: How Would I Feel?

Aug 27, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life, Reflections & Remembrance, Rememberance & Gratitude

This is a reflection on compassion, privacy, and the choices we make when someone else’s tragedy becomes public. It is written with respect for a grieving family and in memory of a young adult in my community.

Cajun Squirrel, Lemonade & No, Jim…Just No

Aug 19, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life, Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, The Google Chronicles

I had questions. So many questions. Unfortunately, instead of minding my own business, I decided to look for answers. Things got weird.

I Made a Word – Webster’s You’re Welcome.

Jul 31, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life

A little reflection, a little gratitude, and one very important announcement…because a milestone like this deserves its own post…and maybe a slice of cake.

Happy National Sisters Day

Jul 29, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life, Rememberance & Gratitude

National Sisters Day seemed like the perfect excuse to tell the story of my amazing big sister, Kris. It involves a Holland America cruise, a ruined Strawberry Shortcake doll, a hazmat team, gluten-free cooking, and one of the best sisters anyone could ask for.

How Not to Canoe: A Canoe, a Lawn Chair & a Life Lesson

Jul 23, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life

A hilarious true story about a canoe, a lawn chair, and one unforgettable disaster that somehow turned into a surprisingly good life lesson.

Which do you like: Not Today, B*tches or Grandma’s Last Jell-O Mold?

Jul 8, 2026

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in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

Real paint colors include Dead Salmon and Mole’s Breath. Naturally, I assumed I was qualified to invent a few of my own.

The Giant Monster in CVS (Spoiler Alert: It Was Me)

May 26, 2026

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in Adulting & Family Life, Confessions from an Adultier Adult, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

A long CVS line, some truly questionable behavior, and one very unexpected coping strategy—turns out surviving public chaos takes creativity.

Honestly? I Lack Trustness

May 19, 2026

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in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

A humorous reflection on trust issues, suspicious minds, a possibly sketchy London driver, and the third-grade handwriting clinic that may have caused it all.

Remember Jelly Shoes? My Feet Do

Apr 28, 2026

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in Curious Mind & Modern Life, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts, Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?

A funny, nostalgic look back at jelly shoes—the bright, sparkly summer footwear that looked adorable, trapped dirt, caused blisters, and somehow keeps coming back for another generation.