At first, I kept blaming our busy schedule. We had the holidays, which included lots of traveling, houseguests and sugar. Then, it was simply us trying to get back into our routine. But now? Well, I’m out of excuses and starting to face an ugly truth — our daughter is turning into a brat. OK,…
Random Rant
Cancer Sucks
This week, we lost another member of our family to cancer. DadJovi’s aunt Bobbie died on Monday at 82 of lung cancer. Six years ago, she was diagnosed with — and beat! — breast cancer. But a few months ago, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and she went quickly. Lung cancer doesn’t eff around….
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Drink if I Want To
That was the subject line of an email I sent to some friends last week. It’s not quite my birthday yet (it’s coming this week), but it had been way too long since I’d seen some good friends. So I figured my birthday was as good as an excuse as any to arrange a mini…
Is My Kid Reading My Blog?
I know E. can’t technically read yet, but it’s the only way to explain the way she’s been messing with me lately. Consider: You might recall the disaster involving my dad’s Syracuse sweatpants for Christmas. For those of who are lucky enough to share my weakened memory power these days, I’ll give you a quick…
Returning to the Scene of the Crime
You guys, I realized today that I’ve yet to share my mega-accomplishment that occurred over the holidays. I mean, I know you need to know absolutely everything that happens to me, so I can’t believe I forgot to share this story. Blame it on the eggnog. As you may recall, E. and I went to…