I’ve been married for 18 years and with my husband for 20 years. I met him when I was 23 years old and while I truly believed I knew all there was to know about men, the bottom line is I knew NOTHING. I mean how could I possibly, truly understand what it feels like to think and be a man– I’m a woman. I don’t own those parts, I’m not privy to that psyche I simply don’t have INSIDER access to what … [Read more...]
Why Older Dads Kinda Rock my World
My husband waited until I sort of pushed him-(just a smidge) after dating a mere four months to put a ring on it- as in my finger. He was 38, never married and had I not "suggested " we get married I'm convinced he would've been quite content to sail through several more years with nary a trip to Tiffany's to scope out the princess cut I'd been hinting I wanted since our second date. See I … [Read more...]
My dad’s death has bestowed me with an unexpected gift; clarity
I've been patiently waiting, waiting for some sign, some totem, something that would speak to me and provide this proof that my dad was settled in some sort of after life. I was raised religious and so, I guess my idea of afterlife is heavily influenced by those teachings-- but after 43 years on this planet- I've come into contact with so many different versions and ideas, that I'm no longer sure … [Read more...]
My Netflix Sneak Secrets (aka how I get my bingewatch quality ME time On)
In case you missed it, welcome back to Litchfield: Orange is the New Black Season 4 premieres today, June 17th and for many of you,myself included, this won’t be your first sentence. In fact Netflix revealed that more than half of OITNB viewers have re-watched at least one full season since it debuted in 2013. Repeat offenders unite, the wait for more of your favorite Litchfield inmates is … [Read more...]
5 Quotes which Perfectly Celebrate Husbands who are AWESOME Dads
I always watch these commercials or bad sitcoms that portray these bumbling dads who can't change a diaper, who feed their kids candy bars because they can't manage to figure out how to boil water and make pasta and I LAUGH and think of my husband- who I will say right here and now- is probably a better mom than I could ever be. He is right there in the morning in the trenches making breakfasts … [Read more...]