My husband works for the federal government. When mention of a government shutdown due to the inability of Congress to agree on a budget...
Our Not-So-Perfect Marriage
A lot of people have told me that my husband, Mark, and I have “the perfect marriage.” We don’t. Our marriage, like...
Attention all those looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for those special moms in your life; I know just what you’re looking for!
While...
My husband is a little obsessed with stars. Stars of Betelgeuse and North fame, not Bullock and Clooney. I don’t think he knows very...
I’m not a big sports fan. I watch the Olympics, but not with any regularity. I tune into the World Series, maybe every other...
Let's be real here: Valentine's Day isn't exactly topping anyone's favorite holiday list. The phrase "man-friendly Valentine's Day" may seem like an oxymoron. Some...
Recently, I have had some serious conversations with friends of mine whose marriages are ending. These women have so much guilt about what their...
My husband Karl tells me that the first time his parents left him for a weekend away he stayed with his grandparents. He had...
I am insecure. Not all the time, and not in all situations, but insecurity is not a foreign concept to me. It's not something I like...
"Do you plan on having any more children, Maria?" my OBGYN asked me from behind her surgical mask. "I realize this may not be...
I’m going to have to pass on your Girl’s Night; I’d rather hang out with my husband and kids. Sorry, not sorry.
I feel so...
Yes, this may turn out to be one of those mushy blog posts - but I think I am due for one. Most of...
My relationship with my mother is complicated, to say the least.
You see, she is a drug addict and has been in a toxic...
I've been a mom for over 10 years. If you're a mom, then you know what I really mean by that is that I've had...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
