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
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Be Someone’s Safe Person
"Mommy, even though it's a different time now than when you were a kid, I don't think kids today would say if they are gay." And so began one of our typical car pool conversations. Mac Daddy and I have always been candid with our children. We talk about myriad … [Read more...] about Be Someone’s Safe Person
We’ll Have Pi(e) on Our Anniversary
To see the world through a new lens. To learn empathy, moderation, and composure. These are the things he has taught me over the years. Tomorrow marks our fifteenth wedding anniversary. And I learn from him still... … [Read more...] about We’ll Have Pi(e) on Our Anniversary
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
Giving. Thanks.
Today I am thankful for resting my head in cozy bed with a supportive husband to nestle into. I'm thankful for Bird and Deal, two extraordinary boys who add glitter to my sometimes tarnished soul. I'm thankful for Lark, our furry rescue reminder of unconditional love. I'm … [Read more...] about Giving. Thanks.
Car Talk Saved My Relationship
True Story. Car Talk saved my marriage before we were even married. Hell, we weren't even engaged. It was 1999, just around the time Mac Daddy and I were somewhere on the spectrum of being "on a break." How puerile of us, right? Apparently we maintained our youth … [Read more...] about Car Talk Saved My Relationship
Happy Birthday, Bird!
They said the time swoops in a mad dash. I didn't believe them. I was mired in the muck of motherhood. Diaper pails, baby wails, parenting flails. The milestones were a flurry of excitement in the early days. There were simple yet stunning achievements, and we cooed at every … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Bird!