Because Life is Incredibly Sad – We Buy Tiny Bottles of Lotion

There's a bittersweet tinge to the air right now.  As I weep happy tears scrolling through all the back to school photos, I think of the family I met yesterday at the mall. My girl and I were out on a mama/daughter morning - you know, pancakes out and walking around the outdoor mall.  The …

40-something women: Lend me your previously pierced in several places ears

Yeah, I’ve got some piercings that have closed up.  But if you look closely, you see it's still there. And if I pushed hard enough, an earring would fit right through there with a bit of pain.  Just like old behaviors. Open them back up and they have to heal all over again.  I got …

Alcohol is a Liar and a Thief

I really only identified out loud as an alcoholic when I quit drinking.  Of course I was one long before that happened, but I didn't admit it and I certainly didn't say it out loud, let alone with any kind of the pride I carry today. I had one job 15 years ago.  Don't drink. …