Tag: fiction
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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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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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Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?
When my mum turned 50, she told me she was going to be more free with her words.“If I want to say it,” she said, “I’m going to say it.” And every five-ish years since, she’s reminded me of that same thing—she’s going to say what she wants.Clearly, she hasn’t said it all yet.I’m sure…
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Parenting Is Weird (But We’ve Got This)
Parenting is weird.I think I’ve already said that—but it’s true. One day, you’re a regular adult doing your thing, and the next day? You have a baby named Twinkle. You’re a parent! Congratulations!! And what did you do to qualify for this role? Have sex?? Yeah, right. HAHA. At first, this tiny human is completely…
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Confessions Of A 50 Year Old Mischief-Making Brat
I’ll admit it: I’m a troublemaker. A brat, really. I push limits, stir the pot, and I do it just to make people laugh. Case in point: The Hair Glue Incident. When my son, Nick, was an infant, I chopped off my hair. My shoulder-length hair. And not just a trim—above the ears short. My husband, JP,…
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The Marination of The Eyeballs: the Finale
Hello my Foggies! I’m sorry I haven’t posted recently. It’s been a crazy few weeks. I haven’t been feeling my best, and the days just seemed to slip away. But no worries—I’m back now. And now, the exciting conclusion of The Marination of the Eyeballs! I went back to the eye doctor last week, and thankfully,…
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The Marination of The Eyeballs, Part II
Happy Friday, Foggies! I’ve decided my followers need a nickname. I debated between Foggies and Foggers, but “Foggers” sounds like a bug spray, so… Foggies it is. Unless one of you comes up with a better name. Is it too soon for nicknames? Probably. But how many followers does one actually need before handing out pet names? 100?…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 