My Dog Has Social Anxiety and I’m Starting to Think He’s the Healthy One (Part One)
I proudly own two Labradoodles — the kind of dogs genetically engineered to star in Christmas cards — plus my son’s emotional support animal, a 100-pound American Foxhound named Max who is technically thirty pounds overweight but has apparently decided…
College Admissions (aka Mom’s Slow Decent into Madness)
Scrolling through Instagram and TikTok this past week triggered what I can only describe as full-blown PTSD. Watching kids I don’t even know dramatically reveal their college admissions decisions left me queasy. It took me right back—not just to…
To Mom, From Mom: A Guide to Christmas Cheer
Every year, I feel like Christmas just sneaks up on me like a highly efficient, glitter covered burglar. It could be because I live in Texas where I was wearing shorts and flip flops and debating a dip in the…
It’s Just Not Spring If You’re Not About to Break
Take a poll of Americans and you’ll find that most describe Spring as their favorite time of the year. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the temperature is frequently tolerable if not downright heavenly. What is not to…
Menopausal Mom Brain is Real
I’m noticing a concerning trend that involves my iPhone. At least once a day, if not more often, I find myself putting it in the most random places and then losing it for long periods of time. What is most…
Twelve Hours Without TikTok
I like to think I haven’t fallen into the trap of social media addiction. Honestly, it would upset me to believe I’ve sunk to that point, especially after years of studiously avoiding the cerebral fog of endless doom scrolling. …
Snow Day in the South
I’m pleased to report that here in Austin, Texas, we’ve survived another snowfall. Thankfully, we’re blessed with an exceptional team of local meteorologists. About two weeks ago, the famed “Prediction Center” and “First Warning Weather” sounded the alarm that it…
My Wasted Youth (as a Camp Fire Girl)
I’ve managed to make it through most of my life without mastering a few basic life skills. I’m not proud of that, but at the same time, I’ve survived to this point without them, so I’m not overly concerned. The…
New Year, New You (And Me)
It’s 2025, Ladies! Yes, we’re halfway through the decade. Can you believe it? I know I can’t. Like most of us, on New Year’s Eve I contemplated my New Year’s Resolution for 2025. In past years, it’s been a bit…
‘Tis the Season for Moms (HaHaHa)
I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday. Why? Honestly, that’s probably a question best unpacked in a psychologist’s office, since if I break it all down, there really isn’t a good explanation. The fact of the matter is that…