Tag: family
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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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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.
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Christmas Eve, Drip by Drip
From Silent Night and stockings to drip coffee and grown-up traditions, a gentle look at how the holidays quietly change over time.
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The Santa Photo That Noped
We never got the Santa photo, presents sometimes sat untouched until New Year’s, and traditions rarely went as planned — but our Christmases were full of laughter, surprises, and kid-made chaos.
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Grandma Got Run Over by a…Christmas Tree?
A look back at the wonderfully chaotic Christmas trees of my childhood—crooked trees, melted candy men, flying tinsel, and all. Perfect? Never. Memorable? Absolutely.
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The Real Thanksgiving Tradition? “Accidental” Pie-Flipping
Growing up, Thanksgiving wasn’t just about turkey and parades—it was loud, chaotic, and full of quirky family traditions. The biggest one? “Accidental” pie-flipping. Some things have changed over the years, but the laughter, the storytelling, and the love around the table still remain.
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Parenting: The Stuff They Forgot to Put in the Manual
Parenting comes with a lot of moments no manual could ever prepare you for — sleepless nights, weird milestones, unexpected “lasts,” and the eye-opening realization that your kids aren’t kids anymore. This honest, funny look at raising humans is for every parent who’s ever wished for instructions… or at least a nap.
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Maybe We Can Just Call It Marriage
One afternoon, my daughter Mae got into the car after school and said, “Mom, I’m half gay.” I looked at her in mock horror and asked, “Oh my God— which half?” She grinned and said, “The left.” And I replied, “Thank God. If it were the right, it would be a disaster.” In case you missed the point of…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 