Today is National Daughter Day and you will no doubt see lots of posts from proud parents on social media, and rightfully so. As a fur baby parent to female miniature schnauzers, I like to join the fun. I’m not sure how long this day and all these other celebratory days have been in existence,Continue reading “Celebrate in Moderation”
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A Firm Foundation
As I get older, it is proving to be more difficult to stay at my fighting weight. In fact, I would love to be a good 20 pounds lighter than I am now. I used to be able to eat a whole bag of Cheez-its and not give it a second thought (that wasn’t anContinue reading “A Firm Foundation”
It’s Our Anniversary
Soon, G and I will celebrate our 22nd anniversary. If anyone who has been married longer than a second says that they’ve never had an argument, they’re lying. You’re not always going to agree with the other person. There’s going to be something that just sticks in your craw, and how you handle it isContinue reading “It’s Our Anniversary”
Gotta Keep on Pushin’
My Facebook friends know that I am an avid CrossFitter because I always check in from my box, Omnis CrossFit West (mostly because they donate $.50 for each social media check-in to a different nonprofit each month). That being said, they know that I’m usually getting my workout on before I go to work. LatelyContinue reading “Gotta Keep on Pushin’”
It’s Already Homecoming Time?
It’s early September but I’ve already seen a mom post that her daughter was selected to be a maid on her school’s homecoming court. I wrote this for prom season, but it applies to homecoming, too. In no way am I purporting to be an expert, but I would like to think I know whatContinue reading “It’s Already Homecoming Time?”
Say Thank You Already!
When I was younger, I used to have a hard time accepting compliments. Heck, I still do! Why is it hard for us to say “thank you” when someone tells us we look nice, they like our cologne, or our hair, without making an excuse? I kid you not, whenever someone says, “Nice dress,” andContinue reading “Say Thank You Already!”
Betting on Sororities?
For my friends who have college kids and/or those who were in Greek organizations, I have seen a lot of pictures of bid days, more than I’ve ever seen. So technically your daughter or son can be a member of a sorority or fraternity without even setting foot in a classroom? Fascinating! There are manyContinue reading “Betting on Sororities?”
From Fledglings to Eagles
This weekend my timeline has been full of kids making the move to college, and it’s bittersweet for me as I’ve seen many of them grow up before my eyes. I might lose some friends over this post (or at least spark some lively discussion), but I’m going to post anyway. I don’t have children,Continue reading “From Fledglings to Eagles”
Birds and the Bees (for friends who have just dropped off their kids at college)
Now that you have left your precious babies at their respective places of higher learning, did you give them the sex talk? If my last post struck a nerve, you might want to stop reading now because, er well… You might be prudish and shy away from such things, but please know that if theyContinue reading “Birds and the Bees (for friends who have just dropped off their kids at college)”
Commencement and CashApp
I can count on one hand how many graduation invitations I have received this year. I miss them, too. I might be one of a few people who do this, but I save them as well as Christmas cards but like I said, I might be the only one. Because I’m old school I guess,Continue reading “Commencement and CashApp”
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