I Tried to Book a Cruise and Accidentally Joined a Bot Cult
I’ve mentioned repeatedly how much I miss the good old [...]
Second Child Syndrome: Proof Exists, Details Do Not
Recently, I have been going through all my old pictures, [...]
Apparently My Dog Needs a Celebrity Nutritionist Now
There was a time—not that long ago—when the loudest opinions [...]
Things I’ve Googled That Prove I Write Mysteries or Why My Internet History Needs a Lawyer
Every writer has a digital paper trail. Some people search [...]
Groundhog Day: The Only Holiday Run by a Rodent
As I write this blog, I am dismayed over the [...]
Our Home Security System Runs on Barking and Delusion
Every neighborhood needs protection — and ours comes in the form of nine and six pounds of unstoppable determination. From suspicious squirrels to dangerously friendly delivery drivers, our fearless watchdogs miss nothing… whether it needs guarding or not. If barking were an Olympic sport, these two would already have the gold. Come meet the tiniest security team ever assembled — and the unexpected backup that turns every “threat” into a full-scale household alert.
The Day I Learned a Hole Can Ruin Ripped Jeans
When my son told me he wanted “another pair of distressed jeans,” I assumed he meant because he loves the style. Nope. It’s because his current pair has a hole that’s no longer acceptable—despite the fact that the jeans were already ripped on purpose. If this makes no sense to you either, you’re going to love this story.
We Kept the Landline. Who’s Laughing Now?
We kept our landline for years even though it only rang for robocalls… until the day our cell phones went down and the “dinosaur phone” became the hero of the house.
Trick Question: How Much Do Items at The Dollar Tree Cost?
There was a time when a dollar meant a dollar—and shopping at Dollar Tree required no math skills whatsoever. Those days are gone, and a once-simple shopping trip now comes with surprise price tags, impulse-buy regret, and a growing sense of betrayal.
Confessions of a Paper-Calendar Person in a Digital World
In January, some people start a bullet journal, build a [...]