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 →

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? →

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 →

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 →