I was given three daughters because I was an emotional teenager full of angst and the powers that be has one hell of a sense of humor. Last…
The “Save the Date” card arrived innocuously enough in a small white envelope, featuring an adorable photo of my handsome nephew, his beautiful fiancé, and the date of…
I am a high school teacher. A coach. And a fellow parent. So that makes me kind of a big deal when it comes teenagers. Here are a…
The string of swear words flying out of my mouth surprised even me. Then came the tears, and shaking through my bones and muscles. Many men and women…
I knew my breaking point was coming last year. I could sense it; I could the cracks starting to form and I could feel myself crumble bit by…
Ok, look — it happens. Just as you find your unapologetic voice and perfect Spanx getup, something starts glowing on your head. Upon closer examination, there it is…
Motherhood is tough. Sometimes, it’s shit. But for most of us, it’s tough shit. Wanna pee without an audience? Serve a meal without a complaint? Need a full…
It wasn’t unexpected but it was a bit uncomfortable. “I’d like to start dating again,” my father casually states in our weekly phone catch-up. My mother passed away…
This Valentine’s day, let’s celebrate our divorced friends. Let’s celebrate our girlfriends that had the lady balls to leave their husbands and marriages that no longer served them.…
I skipped the halftime show during the Superbowl last night. I deliberately waited until this morning to sit with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and every single…