Not Just Any Pink Blanket

This past Friday night, I walked to the Hatch Shell in Boston for my first Free Friday Flicks of the … More

Anna Karenina and The Muppets: More Similar Than You Think

Just like your trash pickup — I’m a day late because of the holiday! Hope you had a great weekend. … More

Divorce 80s Style

I came of age in the 80s. Say what you will, make fun of all the big hair, the shoulder … More

Don’t Blame My Teacher — I’m a Reckless Crochet Rebel

My beloved memere, my French Canadian grandmother, made afghans for all comers, and I was mesmerized by the smooth, quick … More

Remembering with Potatoes and Wool

My mom is staying with me this weekend and I didn’t have the foresight to write something in advance, so … More

The Original Funny Writing Mom: Erma Bombeck

I almost didn’t want to write about Mother’s Day, because 1) it’s technically over, and 2) it seems best suited … More

16 Easy Steps to Fitting an Antique Buffet into a Prius

Step 1: In your twenties, gain possession of one large, antique buffet for free from a friend who is cleaning … More

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce

I admit divorce isn’t funny, but there are funny things that can happen while you’re going through it. Or at … More

The Boston (World) Marathon

I have mixed feelings today about the Boston Marathon. Living in the area, I’ve been in the midst of the … More