I’ve had an empty nest for a full month now. I’m still adjusting after sending two teenage girls off to their freshman year of college – one in another state. My house is so quiet. I’m all alone. It’s still weird. But these are some of the things filling my time and sparking joy. Pool […]
My Tiny Crystal Penis: A Tale of Lost Dick
There are two dicks lost in my house. Or maybe my car. This is the tale of the missing crystal penis. Actually, lost penises. Multiple. I bought them in Atlanta. My friend Brit lives there and told me her teenager encountered a bin of crystal dicks at a shop in Ponce City Market. I told […]
What to Do When You Hate Football And Everyone Else Watches
I hate football. Sports are not my thing. I’m not into watching them live or on TV. Or playing sports myself. But I know lots of people are very into sports – especially football. I can’t keep track of all of the team names – NFL or college? And I can’t match teams to the […]
Embracing the Danish Hygge Coziness While Waiting for Hurricane Dorian
Have you heard of the Danish coziness method called Hygge? I read about it a while back and thought it sounded great. I live on the East coast of Florida. With Hurricane Dorian approaching I tried to lure people to my house to stay with me. I’m a Florida native, but this was my first […]
Hurricane Prep Tips from a Florida Native
I’m a Florida native. Family lure has it I slept through Hurricane David as an infant. However, Dorian was my first time doing hurrican prep on my own. I got divorced last year and Hurricane Dorian kicked off my solo storm experience. These tips are for if you decide to STAY for the […]
Solo Date Night in Vero Beach, Florida
I forced myself to go on a solo date night last week, hopping around Vero Beach, Florida. There’s a lot going on in my world. I’m parenting 2.5 teenage girls (yup, two and a HALF). The two who live with me full time are both getting ready to go to college, one across the […]
Date Yourself: 5 Reasons You Should Go Out Alone
When I left my 20 year relationship last year, my therapist kept encouraging to “date myself.” He encouraged me to plan something special to do alone outside of the house once a week. I lived in a summer rental cottage near the beach then. These solo dates were usually a Sunday walk to […]
Lessons learned after teen ran a red light
Last month I was in the car when the teen driver ran a red light. It was my lovely bonus daughter who has been living with us full time for the past six months or so. She was 17 with her learner’s permit. I was in the passenger seat while she drove herself to […]
How to Have An Awesome Birthday as an Adult
I turned 41 in February. It was probably my best birthday ever. It had been years since I really focused on myself. Giving myself permission to have an awesome birthday really filled me with joy. I didn’t do anything extravagant. But I *did* do things *I* wanted to do. I went years sacrificing what I […]
Pulse Nightclub Remembrance
Three years ago today I woke up to the news of the horrific Pulse Nightclub shooting. I was vacationing at Tybee Island, Georgia with my teenage daughter. I followed the news sobbing as details emerged. I was terrified waiting to hear from my dear friend who lives in Orlando. I knew there was a possibility […]
