Life Hacks

Fourth of July Shutdown

Fourth of July Shutdown

Time to shut it down, folks! Here in America, it’s the Fourth of July weekend. Go to the beach. Have a picnic. Take in a little American history. Light some fireworks. Share a beer with friends. Go for a bike ride with your son. This weekend calls for an electronics […]

This Will Not Be The Year…

This Will Not Be The Year…

My dad had the same New Year’s resolution for the last five to ten years of his life. That year would not be the year he started making old man noises as he sat down. Yep, you can hear the noises now, can’t you? Best I could tell, he managed […]

To The Gentleman on Calumet Road…

To The Gentleman on Calumet Road…

Dear Sir, If I happen to be on time to my 8:30 zumba class on Monday mornings, I get stopped by the mid-sized, yellow school bus that picks up your son. Twice now this has happened. The first time you were in full suit and tie. This week you were […]

How Multitasking Is Making Me Suck At Life

How Multitasking Is Making Me Suck At Life

This weekend I finished “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes and I didn’t cry. This bothered me. I am always the crier. I cry when Daniel comes home at Christmas in the Folger’s commercial. I cry when “Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith comes on the radio. I […]

Step 1: First, Fix Yourself

Step 1: First, Fix Yourself

When one is raised in a long line of addicts, one comes to recognize the symptoms. All you think about is The Thing. You daydream about The Thing. You talk about The Thing. You get all stabby when denied The Thing. Your life revolves around The Thing. You push out […]