The Human Pincushion

Yesterday, my right boob awoke as though it was any other day. My left one woke up, as well, but the right one had no idea the day that was immediately before it. The Girls and I gardened outside, worked up a sweat, and I managed to stab my hands …

Chill for Best Results

Yesterday I was at the store looking for a few tasty non-alcoholic options for Easter dinner, and I came across a brand of flavored sparkling water called Sparkling Ice — and it was on sale. Score. I decided to purchase the Black Raspberry and Pi…

Peas and Carrots

I went to the grocery store today to stock up on frozen veggies, and as I was looking over the selection, an elderly man shuffled towards me down the aisle. He was carrying an empty grocery basket while talking on his cell phone, and I could hear …

The Brave Hearts

This evening I found myself reflecting on the people around me whose hearts are brave, and who repeatedly give love a chance time and time again. And because they do, many have found it. I think each of us has a stack of relationships and related …

Friends at 50.

Remember the scene from When Harry Met Sally when Meg Ryan says to Billy Crystal during her pity party for one, “And I’m going to be 40!” “When?” he asks. “Someday,” she says. “In eight years!” he reminds her. Yesterday was BFF’s birthday, and he …

Gratitude and Wishes

The woman who works at my dry cleaning place is really nice. We make small talk whenever I stop by, and she knows most of her customers’ last names without having to ask. She works hard, logs some long hours, seems to want to make the best life sh…

Here I Go Again

(Totally going to have Whitesnake in my head the rest of the night, btw.) I plopped down on the couch tonight with my tiny, personal lemon pie and got cozy as I prepared to read… …wait for it… …my new Nutrisystem resource guide. Yep, I was…

The Life-Saving Gnat

I went to Starbucks earlier this afternoon and as I was walking back to my car, I noticed a tiny gnat headed right for my noggin as it was about a foot or so in front of me. I assumed it would try to avoid collision, but I didn’t see it peel off. …

Find Your Voice.

A few years ago, my then-guitar teacher and I were having a conversation about what type of musician we considered ourselves. He asked me if I ever considered myself a singer, and I emphatically said no. He asked me why. “I dunno, I just never rea…