Tag: life lessons
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How Not to Canoe: A Canoe, a Lawn Chair & a Life Lesson
A hilarious true story about a canoe, a lawn chair, and one unforgettable disaster that somehow turned into a surprisingly good life lesson.
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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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I Don’t Parent by Committee—Or Shave Other People’s Legs
For the past few years, my husband has bought me sarcastic t-shirts. I have one that says, “Ew, People.” Another reads, “B*tch, I will put you in a trunk and pretend to look for you. Stop playing with me.” And my personal favorite: “Piss me off and I’ll slap you so hard even Google won’t be able to find you.”…
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The Remote’s in the Toaster, But I’m Calling It Progress
Adulting is weird, especially at the age of 50.There are days when I think I have life all figured out—that I have all the wisdom in the world. The next day? I realize I’ve put the TV remote in the fridge. Again! We like to think age and wisdom go together, but I think it’s more…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 