For as long as I have been a parent, I have very much struggled with the fact that “kids these days” get a trophy for damned near… Read more “To trophy or not to trophy”
Category: domestic garbage
So very behind
I’m going to be honest with you: I am not feeling very mentally stable and/or healthy right now. I’m trying to get back on track after this… Read more “So very behind”
How I spent my Labor Day weekend
On Thursday, we were certain it was arriving. Hurricane – then tropical storm – Hermine – was out in the Gulf and gaining strength. FSU closed at… Read more “How I spent my Labor Day weekend”
Recovery day + Alice Cooper recap
At 1:21 am Thursday morning, I was woken by the loudest thunderclap of all time. Ok, that’s an exaggeration but a crazy storm blew through in the… Read more “Recovery day + Alice Cooper recap”
Vacation #1 recap
Vacations are nice but I never truly feel relaxed. I will say, I am very glad to be back in my office today, even if it is only… Read more “Vacation #1 recap”
Weekend recap – No MMMM and another trip around the sun
That’s right: yesterday was my birthday. Because I don’t yet worry about age (and hell, I may never) I turned 37. But let’s backtrack. I meant to… Read more “Weekend recap – No MMMM and another trip around the sun”
Leaving it to fate
I think one of the keys to being a parent – and maybe even a good one – is that you have to harden your heart sometimes.… Read more “Leaving it to fate”
A moment in time
This morning’s sun tried desperately to peek through gathering rain clouds, which I kept thinking about. I hoped they faded away before our pot luck at my… Read more “A moment in time”
Human Again
This just might be the first day this week that I actually work all day. Here’s a recap of our week so far. I got “the call”… Read more “Human Again”
On and on it goes
Man, what a morning. It was the kind of morning where you’re already late and you can’t find stuff and when you get in the car with… Read more “On and on it goes”