Blogging, Chicago, Family, Favorite Things, Friends, Humor, Life

It Was a Good Day

Photo courtesy of Balee Images. Back in February, I mentioned I was lucky enough to be cast as a reader in the 2014 Listen To Your Mother lineup. Well, the show happened last weekend, and YOU GUYS— I waited a whole week to start writing this post, which is forever for me to get “pen… Continue reading It Was a Good Day

Blogging, Friends, Humor, Travel

Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop 2014

When my friend Shannon called me last fall inquiring if I wished to go to the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop in the spring, it intrigued me. I remember Erma Bombeck from my childhood. My mom and grandma would watch her on Good Morning America. They bought her books and chuckled at her newspaper columns. I… Continue reading Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop 2014

Childhood, Family, Friends, Humor

How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No

This past weekend, I attended a fantastic reunion in my home state of Ohio. Let me provide some context: I spent all four years of high school in the marching band. Four years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to start a Facebook band alumni page for my small town's award-winning band.… Continue reading How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No

Blogging, Chicago, Friends, Humor

For Crap Sake Pull Your Dress Up- How I Survived Blogher 2013

Over the past three years since I started writing here, I have seen bloggers attending these things called conferences. Where bloggers meet other bloggers. And take lots of pictures on Instagram. Of their cute outfits. This is what I thought blogging conferences comprised. Just getting Starbucks, tweeting activities, and dressing really cute. And wearing lots… Continue reading For Crap Sake Pull Your Dress Up- How I Survived Blogher 2013