I have a friend from high school who doesn't often agree with me. Our lives and outlooks are oh so different. He lives in a rural area, while I live in the city. He's an outdoorsman. I don't hunt. He's a gun owner. I'm not. He's … [Read more...] about A Republican Comment on a Democrat’s Blog
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A Week of Loss
It's been a rough week for muggles and music fans. The planet has become a tish less cool of late, and not due to global warming. The loss of David Bowie and Alan Rickman has us all staring at our screens, mouth agape. Their loss is proof that art of all kinds matters. We … [Read more...] about A Week of Loss
A Friendship of Firsts
Ours is a friendship of firsts. Crush Breaking curfew Kiss Cigarette Heartbreak Car Taste of liquor Car accident (not related to the liquor) School dance Fashion experiments Job Apartment Roommate nightmare Social mishap Hair … [Read more...] about A Friendship of Firsts
Sloe Gin Fizz – 5:00 Fridays TM
Ours is a friendship of firsts. First... Crush Car School dance Broken curfew Car accident Date Fashion disaster All-nighter Boyfriend Period Taste of liquor F Heartbreak Job She knew me back when my parents were married. She's known me by three different … [Read more...] about Sloe Gin Fizz – 5:00 Fridays TM
Text Support
It's no secret that social media takes some nasty swipes at our self esteem. The braggart parent can make us feel small and unaccomplished. Those women who praise their kids ever loving gloriousness all the damn time make us swell with angst. Or is it just me? My head tells me to … [Read more...] about Text Support
An Open Letter to My Best Girl’s Beau
Dear Beau, Beau is so much better than "boyfriend" and connotes more fondness than "partner." Don't even think about taking on the moniker "lover" or I shall laugh until whiskey comes out my nose. Beau seems fitting, no? This much is true about our girl - she's tough, yet … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to My Best Girl’s Beau
Winter Issue of Simple Scratch Cooking to Benefit Backpack Buddies
While our house was gutted and inhabitable during our recent renovation, we stowed our things and moved into a small rental house for the nine-month long project. We had to be selective about what we toted. I brought about an eighth of my kitchen and closet, stuffing the rest … [Read more...] about Winter Issue of Simple Scratch Cooking to Benefit Backpack Buddies