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…
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Laura
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Laura is a wife, mom of two, and dog-owner. She loves to eat, drink wine, travel, read and walk. After college (Vanderbilt University) and law school (University of Texas), she practiced law in California until the birth of her children, when she discovered it was more fun to play with a baby than to write a brief.
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…
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…
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…
Curried Lentil Soup: Fast, Easy, Delicious
Curried lentil soup made in the Instant Pot is quick and so easy, and really delicious.
Split Pea Soup Update: Instant Pot Version
Split pea soup with ham makes a healthy and satisfying meal.
“Me and her are fixin’ to tell you”: grammar pet peeves
These are my grammar pet peeves. And I’ll admit I’m occasionally a grammar rule-breaker myself.
MOB Essentials: The “OH SH!T” Bag
My daughter got married two weeks ago! Having a child get married is just the best. Here I am with my beautiful daughter at the rehearsal dinner: The wedding weekend…
Never thought I’d be recommending Walmart +. . .
I did not see it coming that I would be writing a blog post recommending Walmart +. . . Our blog is about the things that bring us joy. Do…