As anyone can imagine who knows me or this blog, I have mixed emotions about what the past year brought to my life. I certainly couldn’t have foreseen how different the close of the year would be from its opening. But, I will admit, that difference was not altogether unwelcome. In fact, it proved- and [...]
Amidst my own ongoing relationship drama, I recently found myself on the front lines of the dissolution of a marriage. I had been privy to much of what was happening first-hand, but even I was caught unaware by the tipping point that would launch the relationship into a full-fledged separation and inevitable divorce. It is [...]
If it is possible to take a sabbatical from one’s life, that’s precisely what I’ve done. I’ve stepped aside, packed my bags, taken some time to be…elsewhere. After Wendy and I raised $1153 for PAWS Chicago (AMAZING- thank you so much, guys!) and walked in a very rainy and muddy 4K, we didn’t return home. [...]
Thirty….as in 30!…did not shape up to be my parent’s “30.” Unsurprisingly, so far neither has 31. Not that I’m complaining. Because I’m not. I mean, just check out the majestic 30 Something life I lead… The other day, someone asked me what I did over the weekend. After thinking long and hard (TWSS), I [...]
I’ve been feeling a bit blue the last few days. I’ve been quiet, solitary, keeping a low profile, hiding out on the couch in my pajama pants…when I’m not working or sleeping that is. It has been A WEEK. And, I only just now realized why I’ve been so down. I had a great time at [...]
Last weekend, I threw together a little meet up for some local bloggers, many of whom I’ve been reading for years and had yet to meet in person! With everyone’s busy schedules- especially over the summer months, there just never seems to be an opportunity to get together! So, I created one. Our own unofficial version of [...]
When you think you may be losing a friend- a good friend…your very best friend- there isn’t much help for it. You cry and make ugly faces. You get angry and make even more ugly faces. You drink. You go into the day with the best intentions. You get your hopes up. You commiserate with [...]
