Attention Wikipedia: This is the origin of the ‘Splash’

I’ve invented a new victory dance move. It’s called the “Splash” and pretty soon, everyone will be doing it – professional and college athletes alike will be “Splashing” all over your giant TV. Want to know how to do it? I will tell you, but first there’s a backstory. Remember the “Dab”? It was made … Continue reading Attention Wikipedia: This is the origin of the ‘Splash’ →

Spare yourself Gen Z judgment

“You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no twopeople’s maps will be the same.” – Mary Schmich Several movies blew my mind when I was ten-years-old and like many parents, I wanted to share them with my children, hoping they too would be in awe. Unfortunately however, this generation has much higher … Continue reading Spare yourself Gen Z judgment →

Just accept you’re terrible, it’s more fun

What do you do when you can’t agree with your husband about what would make for an enjoyable vacation and haven’t taken a trip anywhere since you were married 25 years ago? Take up golf of course. “Where do you want to go for a vacation?” I ask. “I don’t know, nowhere hot. I don’t … Continue reading Just accept you’re terrible, it’s more fun →

March Madness brings April angst

“Beware the end of March Madness.” - Anonymous I’m so bummed out. Soon the thrilling moments of college basketball’s buzzer beaters, deep threes, the and-ones, clutch free throws, and the deafening roar of the crowd will be over. And with it the end of my TV collegiate sports watching season. I will be without my … Continue reading March Madness brings April angst →

Killers or caterers?

We have a host of ants that we’re hosting. Now I’m not into entertaining, so when the colossal colony of ants decided to turn our house into a hostel, I got hostile. “Ugh! These ants are driving me crazy!” I yelled from the kitchen as I smooshed ants on the counter, sink, cabinets, and walls with my … Continue reading Killers or caterers? →

A servant’s heart

“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” - Billy Graham In March 2020, when normal life as we knew it ceased to exist and the cable news channels pummeled us with … Continue reading A servant’s heart →

Crunchy cereal uber alles

I can’t talk right now. I’m eating a bowl of cereal. Hang on... Just a minute...last bite. Wait! I need to drink the milk out of the bowl. Ahhh! Ok. I’m ready. As soon as milk makes contact with my cereal, time stands still. No phone calls, no conversations (unless I don’t have to talk … Continue reading Crunchy cereal uber alles →

‘Santa tested. Rambo approved.’

“I just found the perfect Christmas gift for you!” my husband, Brian said while scrolling through his phone. “Really?!” I couldn’t leap out of my chair fast enough. I had to see the perfect gift for me, and there it was: a tactical stocking equipped with, “26 must-have survival tools,” including a flashlight, fishing kit, … Continue reading ‘Santa tested. Rambo approved.’ →

Hot or cold – don’t touch that dial!

Ah, the Thanksgiving season. When we gather around the table taking stock of our blessings, appreciating our families, and pondering that age-old question, “Why can’t we turn up the furnace??!!” “Nope,” I quash that craziness immediately.“But it’s freezing in here!”“Put on some pants!”“I like wearing shorts! I’m turning it up!”“Don’t do it!” You’d think my … Continue reading Hot or cold – don’t touch that dial! →

It’s not rocket science. It’s just ALDI

Someday I’m going to shop at ALDI, I’d tell myself while driving past the store, pondering all its mysteries and wondering what ALDI shoppers knew that I didn’t. Was there a secret handshake? A code word to enter? Is it really cheaper in there? And what the heck is up with the cart/quarter thing? I’m … Continue reading It’s not rocket science. It’s just ALDI →