holidays – Brain Fog & Brilliance

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.

Grandma Got Run Over by a…Christmas Tree?

Dec 1, 2025

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Hap

in Adulting & Family Life, Confessions from an Adultier Adult, Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts

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.

The Real Thanksgiving Tradition? “Accidental” Pie-Flipping

Nov 26, 2025

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Hap

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

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.