I Got Those Aphids in the Lettuce Blues

So about this gardening thing. I took the big leap and committed to 9-10 potted vegetables and herbs this year, … More

Star Sand

I feel like all I’ve been doing for the past several weeks is writing about outside reality, and I really … More

The Kid Knows a Few Things

The kid was not quite old enough to vote in 2016, much to his distress. When he was younger, I … More

Chocolate Is the Answer

I’ve got David Sedaris’s newest book, Calypso, nearby for courage. If you are not familiar with him, he writes some … More

Macaroni and Cheese Hell

I was reviewing all my blog ideas, looking for something fun to write, but all that’s really on my mind … More

Merry Memories

We’ve gotten to that point in my family where my parents are no longer able to do the Christmas thing. … More

We’re in the Same Boat

“I’m looking for a fishing boat,” said my friend Kelly. “I have a boat,” I said. 12 of us were … More

Walker Wrangling

Kids teach you things and make you say things you would never have otherwise, like the time I said to … More

Happy Pride, for Reals

What a difference a couple of years makes! Context truly is everything. Just a few short years ago, my friends … More

Muthahs

In 2015 I wrote a Mother’s Day post about finally getting over a Mother’s Day thing that happened when the … More