Over the last few years, I have written little posts/essays about going through my separation and divorce, about the grief and loss, about learning to …

Today’s the last day of 2024, and like so many others on the internet today, I’m looking back over the last 365 days. December 31st …

Edit: It will be confusing at this point if I edit the whole post, but I wish I’d thought to change this to “maximalist vs. minimalist” …

I know, I know, we always do this on Thursday. But I forgot to publish this one yesterday, so we’re just gonna do it today. …

(to all who celebrate! Otherwise….happy Chanukah, or happy random Wednesday to you. 😉 ) If your day is full of good things, I am delighted …

Please note: there are no pictures of blood in this post! It’s safe to keep scrolling. 1. I worked the CVS deals for some conditioner …

On Friday, I shared that one of my special talents is the ability to kill even an air plant. Ha. In the comments on that …

What I Spent My special talent: killing air plants. And that is why I did not buy one of these cute little air plant guys …

This week, I am thankful: for the many faces of Chiquita This is why we forgive her for all of her crimes. that I get …

At the beginning of last month, a reader asked me in a comment if my advice for my girls about dating has changed from what …

1. I got a small Christmas tree With the way the semester end is bumping up so close to Christmas, I got a very late …

Hi Kristen, I am a long time reader (10 ish years), but hardly ever comment.  I have two questions for you. For dinner one night …

What I Spent First up, these peaches from Aldi are SO good. They’re a holiday item, and they’re not terribly inexpensive (maybe $3 for the …

This week, I am thankful: that third semester is DONE! I am officially 75% of the way through my nursing program now; just one more …

But that requires too much thinking. And my brain is so tired from exam-studying, I need to write something that takes a minimum of mental …