Humor, Life, Music, Nonsense, Tater Tots

Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Twelve (Birthday Month Edition)

I've been writing about my birthday month for several years now, but for those who are new, I celebrate the entire month of my birth by writing fun posts of no substance. Okay, I do that all year round. But in the month of my birth, I do have more fun with the blog than… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Twelve (Birthday Month Edition)

Anxiety, Birds, Life

Good News in the Midst of So Much Bad

Today is April 1st, which means the first day of birthday month. No exclamation point because birthday month also implies quarantine month, which means that my actual birthday (the 28th) will be spent in quarantine. I just want everyone to stop dying, stop getting sick, stay at home, and be decent human beings. That's what… Continue reading Good News in the Midst of So Much Bad

Blogging, Favorite Things, Life

It’s My Birthday Month, Bitches!

I’m not sure why I just called all of you bitches—I actually like most of you. But it made a better title. And also:IT’S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH, BITCHES! My birthday is very important to me. I’m sure yours is important to you too, so in the spirit of birthday solidarity, I’m celebrating all month long—right… Continue reading It’s My Birthday Month, Bitches!

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Chicago, Humor, John Hughes, Menopause, Nonsense

I Got Inside The Breakfast Club High School and Lived to Tell

Last week, I did something completely out of character for me, thanks to my husband, the risk taker that he is. So, on the first day of my birthday week, last Monday, Mike and I took the day off to have a date day because he was departing the next day for a business trip… Continue reading I Got Inside The Breakfast Club High School and Lived to Tell

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

Family, Humor, Life

Writing Challenge #8- The Night of My 21st Birthday

So I completely failed this month's writing challenges. There was far too much pressure. But I persevered with a couple of writing challenges because I felt compelled to document them. One of them is the night of my 21st birthday. My 21st birthday was going to be unforgettable. I wasn't going to parties or hanging… Continue reading Writing Challenge #8- The Night of My 21st Birthday