Scott and I have been married for thirty-five years. In those years, humor has kept our marriage alive and strong. Trust me. I speak from experience. I’ll give you a little peek into my world. Last year, we got a new alarm system. I was afraid of the panel and never touched it….
Big Blue Pills
My husband, Scott, was whispering on the phone in the living room. The fact that he was whispering was a concern. Whispering to his college buddy was even more of a concern. I overheard the following: “Is it really that big of a difference? How big does it get? How long? Are you serious? Where…
The Big D
This is the most poetic composition in my entire life…to date. Written 11 years ago. I’m thin and oh so pleasant It’s remarkable you’ll agree That a woman I such great shape Could really be fifty three. No tell tale lines or ugly warts Have ever graced these cheeks Thanks to the…
Professional Photography
I own a 35 mm camera. It’s in my house somewhere, along with some fancy zoom lenses. I like to take candid shots, as opposed to staged moments. When my kids were young, I’d zoom in on their face as they examined an ant. Their brows would be furrowed, their lips pursed, as they concentrated…
You’re Going To Miss This
In my mind, I was a calm, centered, creative mother when our five kids were young. I kept a pristine home. The children were always clean and polite. Our dog never shed or licked himself. I made healthy meals and the kids loved vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts. I was a phenomenal cook. Mounds of toys…