Wine Whine

I’m all about doing my errands to and from work, so the other day I popped into a new wine … More

Paying It Forward

Another quick one, my chickadees. Yours truly had too much fun this weekend, and you know what that means. The … More

Week Two

It was kind of a rough week. I don’t recall the last time a president’s executive order increased my work … More

There’s Always Next Year

Like the Red Sox fans before the 2004 World Series win, every spring, my hope and optimism are reborn. This … More

Happy Dead Jesus, or Easter for Catholics

I might finally be turning the corner on my dread of Easter. I’ve written before about my religious disposition and … More

How to Be a Resolution Rock Star

I find resolutions fascinating, mostly because people have such strong reactions for or against them. Folks tend to fall into … More

Post Thanks and the Dark Side of Carrots

Thanksgiving was busy and wonderful and there were many moments with friends and family I am grateful for. In a … More

Top 5 Things that Make Me Crazier than I Need to Be

Besides my natural inclination for being crazy, I also have to wrangle with the hormonally-induced crazy thoughts of perimenopause. Like … More

Out to Lunch

Of the millions of opportunities we mothers have to hone our guilt, I would put money on this one as … More

Gardening: That’s a Wrap Folks

Every spring my gardening friends give me two or three tomato plants that they raise from seed for my little … More