Category: Adulting & Family Life
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Words to Live By: Don’t Yell at the Person with the Needle
A routine lab visit turns into a funny—and unexpectedly thoughtful—reminder that kindness costs nothing, especially when the person holding the needle is still learning.
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More Than I Expected
It’s kind of wild to think I started this blog almost 8 months ago… and this is my 60th post. Congratulations to me, right? Thank you, thank you. (Imagine applause. Maybe even a standing ovation… definitely a standing O. Feel free to throw in a few curtain calls—I’ll wait.) I honestly had no idea what…
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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.