It’s summer. I live on an island. It is awesome. We have our pick of local beaches, both public and private. We go to a beach several times a week; our beach bag is always packed and ready to go.  Because of the frequency with which we visit the beach, I have noticed some unsavory… Continue reading Don’t Be a Beach Douche

I am a girl. I have 2 sisters. I was raised in a girly household. It was all pink frilly nightgowns, tea parties, Barbies, dance recitals and gymnastics competitions.  Then I grew up and I married a boy. We had 3 children together, two of which are boys. Boys are very different than girls. For… Continue reading The Twig and Berries

My grandmother has been in and out of the hospital over the last few weeks, and it was ultimately decided that she needs to move from her two bedroom apartment to assisted living. My uncle, who has power of attorney and is the only person my stubborn grandmother will allow to see her in the… Continue reading Grandma’s Garden

I’m late for everything. Sometimes I flat out don’t show up. I flake out a lot. I have 3 kids. That’s an excuse, right?  They’re very little. But I’m not actually flaky. When I am late, or when I don’t show up for something as planned, it isn’t because I found something better to do… Continue reading The Real Reason I’m Always Late