Lord Help Us, He’s 14: A Birthday Ode to Carson
Well, y’all, it happened. Carson is officially 14 years old tomorrow, which means he’s exactly 73% sass, 22% hair product, and 5% mystery smells. I blinked, and the tiny little boy who used to run around in superhero underwear is now taller than me, has opinions about fashion, and eats like he’s prepping for a football scholarship. […]
Two Weeks Left in Kentucky: Send Help (and Snacks)
Okay, y’all. Deep breath. We have TWO WEEKS left in Kentucky before we trade bourbon and bluegrass for sunshine and sand. Two. Weeks. That’s 14 days, 336 hours, or approximately 12 Walmart trips (if I pace myself). And I have no clue what I’m supposed to be doing. Do I finish packing? Cry into a basket of […]
Three Months Without Nannie
…and I’m still not okay, but I pretend real good. It’s been three whole months since my Nannie left this earth, and I still catch myself reaching for the phone to call her. Sometimes it’s about nothing—just to hear her voice and let her talk circles around me about what she just heard (spoiler alert: […]
Enbrel, Escape Plans, and a Semi-Permanent Vacation
Well, folks, hold onto your pill organizers and heated blankets—Mama’s finally getting some medicine for her SnRA! Next Thursday, I’ll be saying hello to my very first prescription of Enbrel, and let me tell you, I am manifesting miracles, mobility, and maybe even the ability to open a jar without cussing someone out. If you’re wondering what SnRA is, […]
Treble Makers Mayhem: Pianos, Chaos, and Questionable Vocals
Listen. I went to Treble Makers thinking I’d just be enjoying a little live music with the crew. What actually happened? A full-blown concert where I was the headliner… at least in my own mind. Roll call:Michael – our musical oracle, already knew he’d love it before the first note was played (and of course, he was right).Carson – unpredictable as […]
Motherhood: The Glamorous Life of Being Touched Constantly and Peeing with an Audience (Still.)
Let me be clear: I’ve been a mom for a hot minute now. My youngest is 8, my oldest is 23, and I’ve got four more sprinkled in between like a beautiful, chaotic trail of snack crumbs and half-finished school projects. At this point, I’m basically a motherhood Jedi — robe optional, coffee mandatory. You’d think after […]
Back to Class, Back on the Road, and Learning to Balance It All
The start of a new semester always brings a mix of excitement and chaos, but this time feels especially full. Classes are kicking off again, and with them comes the usual pile of assignments, discussions, and deadlines. I’ve been preparing myself mentally, but honestly, it’s a lot. Especially when you add in everything else happening […]
Mother’s Day: The One Day We Might Get to Pee Alone
Let’s talk about Mother’s Day—the holiday where the bar is set wildly low and yet somehow still manages to trip us. For one magical Sunday each year, moms everywhere wake up hoping for breakfast in bed, a moment of peace, and maybe a thoughtful card. What we usually get is a lukewarm Eggo waffle, a half-spilled cup […]
10 Incredible Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health
Let’s be real. Life is wild. One minute you’re confidently sipping lemon water and manifesting joy, and the next you’re deep in your feelings, Googling “Is Mercury in retrograde or am I just unstable?” Enter: Journaling.Yes, journaling. That thing your therapist, your grandma, and every wellness influencer on TikTok won’t shut up about. And guess what? […]
100 Things I’ve Learned from Living, Loving, and Side-Eyeing People
Life has taught me a lot. Some of it was sweet, some of it was messy, and a lot of it came while pretending to nod politely while secretly thinking, “You really said that out loud?” From awkward brunches to questionable exes, from fake friends to fabulous self-realizations, here are 100 things I’ve learned while living, loving, […]
