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9 May 2020 — The COVID Diaries: Staying Sane in a Time That’s Not
Dear Diary, Today’s the day. Abby and Chandler’s college graduation in the stadium in Honolulu. The cheering and being the Too Loud Mommy one more time as they walk across the stage. The chaos of trying to find them afterward and lei them with the flowers I sent Greg to buy in Chinatown this…
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35+ Things We’re ACTUALLY Buying for Christmas (in Case You Need Ideas for Real Humans)
OK, you’ve seen the lists, right? 100 Top Christmas Gift Ideas! Great Holiday Gifts for EVERYONE! 50 Stocking Stuffers Under $50. I mean, I’ve seen them. I READ them every year hunting for perfect presents for all the folks on my list. But I also spend a lot of time laughing at HOW RIDICULOUS some…
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Engagement Parties. And the Importance of Showing Up. Haphazard Lifestyle Advice: How to Wedding, Part 4
{I originally wrote this at the beginning of September, but, you know, things happen. I’m publishing this now, out of chronological sequence for events in my life. So, you know; the timeline is off, but whatever. Most of me is “off” anyway, so it may be more authentic this way, anyway.} Alrighty, friends;…
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Stuff Under My Couch: A Cautionary Tale of Doom and Despair
I moved my couch last week, which is always a big mistake. Huge, really. And in retrospect, I can think of no worthy justification. Just literally none. I mean, moving it for a party so more people will fit? It seems like a good reason to displace furniture, but now that I know what sort…
