Chicago, Humor, John Hughes, Menopause

Channeling Mr. Hughes

I know you think there's something wrong with me. You can nod your heads as you read this because a part of me wonders if there's something wrong with me as I try to recreate my adolescent years by sitting at a dead director's grave and writing for hours on end. But it was this… Continue reading Channeling Mr. Hughes

Family, Humor, Life, Menopause

The Day I Found Out I Was in Menopause

I've always been lively, even obnoxious at times; it's just who I am.I move with purpose, laugh loudly, and snort every now and then.That is why I am ideal for blogging because I can edit and edit and edit again before releasing the final draft. I'm not a first-draft person.Meeting me in person is a… Continue reading The Day I Found Out I Was in Menopause

Blogging, Humor

How To Make a Blog Header Without Really Trying

    Recently, I started noticing other blogs’ headers. I mean, doesn't everyone? A few days later, I was poking around on Etsy and realized people actually sell blog header packages. Like, this is a whole thing. A market! For headers! Who knew? The prices were around $30 for a “package,” but I didn’t inquire… Continue reading How To Make a Blog Header Without Really Trying

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, Humor, Life

Why I Will Never Be Famous

The list is long and mighty. Why I will never be famous. For one, I don't like high heels. Or sushi. And I definitely don't own a Vespa. But I got an email last Friday afternoon and in a nutshell, the public relations person from Bethenny Frankel's new talk show emailed me to see if… Continue reading Why I Will Never Be Famous