Childhood, Family, Favorite Things, Life

When Did The Trees Get So Big?

As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead, whether it's looking at the road while driving my car, at the soccer field where my youngest daughter plays,… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?

Favorite Things, Humor, Life

Birthday Week: Make it a Thing

First published May 1, 2017 Birthdays are important. I’ve always felt this way, thanks in large part to my parents—especially my mom. She’d ask what kind of gifts I wanted, what dinner to make, and which cake flavor I was craving. It was never just another day. I’m the same way with my kids. We… Continue reading Birthday Week: Make it a Thing

Favorite Things, Humor

Are You Freaking Kidding Me, Rory Gilmore?

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen the Gilmore Girls revival yet, do not, I REPEAT, DO NOT read this post. Consider yourself warned. Are they gone? Okay. HOLEEEEYYYY SHIT. These were my exact words when the last THREE, not four words were uttered: NOOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU FU#%ING KIDDING ME?!?!?!?! I felt dazed, confused, angry, sad,… Continue reading Are You Freaking Kidding Me, Rory Gilmore?

Family, Favorite Things, Humor

This Isn’t My First Big Adventure with Pee Wee Herman

I have a secret. Come closer. Closer. A little bit closer. Did anyone see you come in? No? Are you sure? Look both ways. Is no one behind you? Okay, good. Ready? Big sigh. My sophomore year in high school, at band camp, I was given a nickname by the upperclassmen. ARE YOU SURE NO… Continue reading This Isn’t My First Big Adventure with Pee Wee Herman