The Great Purge of 2026

I don't make New Years resolutions anymore. The stigma is overwhelming, too much pressure. Instead, I set goals. This year, my number one goal is to de-clutter. Everything. Not just my junk drawer, my office, or my basement. Everything. My email accounts. My social media. My mind. My life. I feel like I'm drowning in … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026 →

Merry Christmas to All!

In our house, Christmas doesn’t end when we go to bed on December 25th. We celebrate the entire Christmas season. As the song goes, there are twelve days, beginning with the 25th. So as I’m sitting here writing this, it’s the fourth day of Christmas. My tree is still up, my house is still decorated, … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All! →

I’m Losing My Pants!

In August, I shared a pretty personal story about my struggles with my weight. So many of you reached out and encouraged me that I thought I’d start this season of Thanksgiving with an update. I’m literally losing my pants. My “tight” jeans have started falling off my hips. My “favorite” jeans are so baggy … Continue reading I’m Losing My Pants! →

I Am a C…..

I am a C-H. I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N. I have C-H-R-I-S-T in my H-E-A-R-T. And I will L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y. This song randomly pops into my head. Sometimes I’m in the shower, sometimes I’m driving home from work, and sometimes I’m trying my damnedest to fall asleep. There’s no rhyme or reason. Nothing triggers it. It’s … Continue reading I Am a C….. →

Enough is Enough

I’ll be honest. Before yesterday, I had absolutely no idea who Charlie Kirk was. I’d never heard his name, much less anything he’d ever said. Twenty four hours later, I’m mourning not just the man I never knew, but the lost opportunities of a life cut short by senseless violence. Rarely will I post anything … Continue reading Enough is Enough →

SuperDaughter!!

It’s not my fault. I mean, it is my fault that she’s so awesome…after all, I raised her! What I mean is it’s not my fault that this is yet another “all about her” post. It’s her fault. She harasses me constantly until I cave. She’s always liked the attention. Where do I even begin?? … Continue reading SuperDaughter!! →

This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK

Before you settle in to read this, I just need you to know that it’s gonna be a long one. A testimonial rant that may jump around and make no sense at times, but it’s necessary for me to get it all out. Still interested? Alright, buckle up cuz here we go! In February 2024, … Continue reading This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK →

Life Changes

My mom used to say that the only things that were certain were death and taxes. HA! I think the only thing we can be certain about is that nothing is certain. Life changes in the blink of an eye. This time last year, I was learning to navigate life without my Mom. I think … Continue reading Life Changes →

I Miss Baseball

America’s pastime. No, baseball hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s still there, in big cities and small towns. It’s me that’s strayed. As my NA friends often say, we have to live life on life’s terms. Mine has been a busy clusterf*ck over the past year, and it’s got me feeling some kind of way. I’m reminiscing … Continue reading I Miss Baseball →

One Damn Year

How is this even real? One year ago, I sat with my Mom watching Family Feud, or “the Steve Harvey” as she called it. She ate pork chops and pierogis and told me how she wanted to go to the club on Saturday. She was disappointed when I told her that we did not have … Continue reading One Damn Year →