An Orphan’s Christmas
Sure, my parents drove me crazy. I mean, they made me laugh and grit my teeth and roll my eyes. Sometimes all at once. They were exuberant. They laughed a…
My new husband, or: “Retirement Vito”
After thirty years of marriage, I find I hardly recognize the guy next to me. I have a NEW husband: Retirement Vito. In the beginning, there was Fun Vito. When…
How Much and When Should I Tip?
While there’s been a gradual shift in American tipping culture over the past several years, I feel like COVID moved us into a new place. Pre-COVID, more establishments were adding…
What once was lost now is found, thanks to Air Tags.
I HATE losing things. How many times have I ripped apart the house (car, handbag, etc) searching for something? If only there were a way to locate our lost precious…
Does the Jennifer Aniston Salad Live Up to the Hype?
I’ve heard all of the hype about the Jennifer Aniston salad and finally decided to find out for myself if the excitement was warranted! I don’t know if she really…
Glamorous Wash Makes Me Feel Like I Live a Glamorous Life
Use Glamorous Wash in Diva by Tyler for fabulous-smelling and clean laundry
Ask any mermaid you happen to see, who falls for phishing scams? Me, me, me.
I fell for a phishing scam. Twice. OK, three times. Yes, I know all the warning signs. Only the naive and uninformed fall for these scams right? Maybe. But I…
Navigating the Modern World: The Importance of Cell Phone Etiquette
In today’s fast-paced digital age, where our smartphones have become extensions of ourselves, it’s important to pause and reflect on how we use these devices in the company of…
Thirty Things That Got Me Through 30 Years Of Marriage (Part 2)
It’s my 30th wedding anniversary! Luckily my marriage has been all ice cream and love songs, with no challenges whatsoever. NOPE. Here are thirty things that got me through 30…
Thirty Things That Got Me Through 30 Years Of Marriage (Part 1)
I’ve been married for thirty years. Every single moment has been easy and fun and completely delightful. . . she said sarcastically. Actually, it has been really good. But we’ve…