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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 morning.
The big party on the lanai in Abby’s building with all their friends, thrown with Audrey’s family — Abby’s … Continue Reading “9 May 2020 — The COVID Diaries: Staying Sane in a Time That’s Not”
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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 of the ideas are for those of us *ahem* on a budget (!) and I ALSO wonder if any of … Continue Reading “35+ Things We’re ACTUALLY Buying for Christmas (in Case You Need Ideas for Real Humans)”
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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; I’m about to disclose everything I know about parenting, friendship, and being a real, live community, aimed at caring … Continue Reading “Engagement Parties. And the Importance of Showing Up. Haphazard Lifestyle Advice: How to Wedding, Part 4”
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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 of dust and allergens, biohazards and malice I’ve stirred up, I really should’ve just let traffic flow suffer. Let people … Continue Reading “Stuff Under My Couch: A Cautionary Tale of Doom and Despair”
