I recently attended a reunion of some high school friends. It was fun to reconnect and catch up. Some people had barely aged and looked almost the same as their yearbook photos. Others had changed, but you could still see …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- August 12, 2024
Today is my husband’s birthday, so I decided to write a post with him in mind. I met my husband many moons ago when I was a starry-eyed teenager. We were both college students on summer break at the time, …
- August 5, 2024
Most of the humorous scenes in the book that revolve around the children are based on real-life incidents with my own kids. The events were more traumatic than funny in the heat of the moment, but the passage of time …
- July 29, 2024
Growing up by the beach, I’ve always had a natural affinity for aquatic animals. I lived in Manhattan Beach during most of my childhood and the Huntington Beach area during high school. After college, my husband and I settled in …
- July 22, 2024
When we moved into our current home, my youngest child was 2 years old and the oldest was 12. Along with the furniture, clothes, and toys, we brought along forty boxes of books. And that was what remained after we’d pared down …
- July 15, 2024
My husband has a never-ending supply of dating disaster stories. And he’s always willing to share. Some tales poke fun at him. Other incidents focus an embarrassing spotlight on his date. The stories you are about to read are true. …
- July 8, 2024
My oldest son celebrated his big birthday by going on an exotic vacation with his wife…and no children. While they snorkeled and dined on tropical fruit, my husband and I babysat their children, who ranged in age from toddler to …
- July 1, 2024
The Fourth of July is only days away and I can’t wait. I always look forward to Independence Day – friends, family, food, and fireworks. A winning combination. Whether you attend a block party or just chill at home, the …
- June 24, 2024
Mom’s red pen. My kids still talk about the dreaded thing like it was a dagger to their heart. When they were in high school, they occasionally requested me to edit their papers. I would wield my trusty red pen …
- June 17, 2024
My husband kissed an older woman. It was long ago, before the term “cougar” had been coined. He was in kindergarten. She was in first grade. Ah, young puppy love. Although they remained friends over the years, the kiss was …
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