Books, Favorite Things, Humor, iPhone Notes, Life, Nonsense, Things I Want to Remember

Things I Want to Remember

A few days ago, I had to ask Mike what phrase we used to describe staying in our houses during the epidemic. The word I was looking for? QUARANTINE. Mike was planning his business travel last week when he planned a trip on a date that sounded familiar to me. He booked it through the… Continue reading Things I Want to Remember

Favorite Things, Humor, Marriage, Podcast

Podcast #9- It’s Birthday Week!

Mike and I celebrated my birthday a little early by having a podcast party Friday night. So enjoy this podcast in place of a post where we talk about: -a recent addition to my podcast -my sweet grandma and a Google search that made me cry -there's a mannequin living in my home -a rambling… Continue reading Podcast #9- It’s Birthday Week!

Favorite Things, Humor, Life, Nonsense, Tater Tots

Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots, Episode 25 (My 50th. Again.)

I love stock photography. A woman whimsically laying in bed while wearing a party hat and laughing at a donut. I get that this is for a photo op, but what if it isn't? What if this is her life? Guess what? IT'S BIRTHDAY MONTH. This episode is jam-packed. Like I like my men. That… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots, Episode 25 (My 50th. Again.)

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