It’s been like pulling teeth to get my 18-year-old son to prepare for college. Every step of the way seemed to make me a total nag. While I was spending time on Pinterest and TikTok looking at boys’ dorm rooms for ideas, my son did his best to avoid even thinking about it. He is going to a small state school 4.5 hours from home and he doesn’t know anyone else going there. His girlfriend and many of his other friends are going to a school 2.5 ... Read the Post...
The Empty Nest is Looming
The hotel check-in notification popped up on my phone then it hit me. My eyes watered, and soon I was full-on crying. It’s only Wednesday. My son doesn’t move to the dorm until Friday, but I guess I’m pregaming. He and his father leave tomorrow and stay in a hotel. I’m staying with the pets, leaving early Friday, and meeting them at the dorm. It’s our last night under the same roof. I still have phantom anxiety that my ex-husband is waiting ... Read the Post...
Beauty Sleep? More Like Injury Sleep
The Comedic Tragedy of Aging Women Ah, getting old. It's a beautiful thing, isn't it? The wrinkles, the gray hairs, the creaky joints...it's all part of the aging process. But what really takes the cake is when you hurt yourself while you're sleeping. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, even when we're unconscious, we can still manage to injure ourselves. Let's explore this phenomenon, shall we? First up, we have the classic neck ... Read the Post...
The Sink Grate Debate
Yesterday I removed the stainless steel grate from the bottom of my sink and I feel like the quality of my life has improved immensely. It’s so freeing, and my sink is so much cleaner. I feel like I removed my bra after a year of wearing it. When I remodeled my kitchen, I wanted a fancy workstation sink so badly. I had one picked out that had almost all the features I wanted: deep single basin, double ledge, and cool accessories I’d use. My ... Read the Post...
