What you’re about to read is a “Paulie Special,” my dad’s take on visiting us for the holidays. After reading posts of my friends’ holiday events, I figured that I would share my… read more »
How the Grinch, or your Siblings … Stole Christmas
December 1, 2016Imagine yourself as a six year old little girl. It’s Christmas and you have been working your damnedest to make sure you get on the Nice List. You asked Santa for Pokemon cards… read more »
Reset Now 2020
October 11, 2016I consider myself extremely fortunate to have some pretty incredible people in my life. I’ve also been through the unfortunate losses of several people that I loved. My family and closest friends have been… read more »
Communities I’d Rather Not be a Part Of
September 27, 2016In the wake of my hometown losing a young man this past weekend to suicide, I felt it was time to dust off this post and finish something I have been working on since… read more »
When Papa Replaces Mom … Hilari — something – Ensues
January 24, 2016I don’t get away a lot. Don’t get me wrong. I love being a mom and I love spending time with my kids, but let’s be honest, they suck the life out of you.… read more »
I Have To Be What Never Was
December 1, 2015Sometimes an experience, a person, or a place enters your life that allows you to breathe again. You’ve been asking questions, seeking answers, even relying on others to offer them to you without… read more »
The “Honey Don’t You Ever Do” List
October 28, 2015I woke up the other morning to the smell of sauce cooking. At first I thought it was a dream. A dream where I was literally in heaven, hanging out with my grandparents, old… read more »
Mothers, be good to your daughters, too …
August 30, 2015My husband is out with friends for the day, my youngest daughter is in bed and my 6 yr. old daughter decides to jump on YouTube and have a little dance party. I’m always… read more »
I Am a River
July 8, 2015My kids often sleep over their grandparents’ house on Saturday nights. As you can imagine, it’s nice for me and my husband to get a little time to relax after working the five jobs… read more »
And Now for Something Completely Different
July 1, 2015When I first started dating my husband, I remember snooping through his wallet one day. I’m not sure if it was a sanctioned snoop or if it was crazy new girlfriend curiosity, but that’s… read more »