humor – Brain Fog & Brilliance

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.

Ask At Your Own Risk

Apr 14, 2026

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

What do you do when someone asks a question you really shouldn’t answer honestly? A humorous look at honesty, white lies, and the art of social survival.

Words to Live By: Don’t Yell at the Person with the Needle

Mar 30, 2026

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

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.

Teaching My Kid to Drive Nearly Killed Me (But Not How You Think)

Mar 23, 2026

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

A quiet driving lesson turns into chaos when an unexpected guest crashes the scene. A funny, relatable story about parenting, panic, and one very bold deer.

Brain in a Jar. On a Barnes & Noble Shelf.

Mar 12, 2026

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

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.

Honesty: Superpower or Superweakness?

Mar 9, 2026

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

A reflection on brutal honesty, social skills, and the delicate art of knowing when to keep your thoughts to yourself… especially when standing in line at Disneyland Paris.

Confidently Ridiculous: This One’s a Handful

Feb 19, 2026

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

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.

Thankfully You Can’t Hear Me Judging You

Feb 5, 2026

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

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.

Martha, Market Basket, and a Gold Lamé Thong

Jan 26, 2026

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

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.