The week I realized my ex and I were pretty much over each other was the week I had to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Nerd by Any Other Name
“You’re not a geek, mom,” said my teen son in the same tone a snooty maître d’ would use to…
Squeaming is for the Sqeamish
Today I’m celebrating my 7th post! Thank you to everyone who is following me—you guys rock! I’m squeamish, sensitive, and…
It’s All About Me, Hannah
So the season is over for the HBO series “Girls.” If you watch it and haven’t seen it, then come…
You Should Be Dancing
Last year, a good friend who was single at the time invited me to a GLBT breast cancer fundraiser dance.…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Bollocks!
I’m only Irish by way of being a Boston area resident, and Irish story telling is a hard act to…