Coco is Dead. Long Live Coco.
I had been out of town for several days. My phone rang. It was Zaffron. She was crying. “Coco is dead, Mommy! Coco is dead!” “Oh, honey. I’m so sorry. Who’s Coco?” “He’s one of the fish we bought for...
View ArticleAll Signs Point To Old
I had lunch with a dynamo of a woman recently. She’s 89 years old. Sharp, witty, and fantabulous. Everything I want to be at her age. Any age, really. As we were leaving the restaurant she said to me,...
View ArticleWhat Happens When The Kids Try To Break Into My Phone
The kids routinely try to figure out the password on my iPhone. This is what happens when they become bored after many failed attempts:
View ArticleGlad I’m Paying for those Karate Lessons
Overheard: Mgazi: AAAAAAARRRGGGGGAAAAAAH! <– That’s supposed to be a scream Zaffy: I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Mgazi: You punched me! Zaffy: I did not! Mgazi: You did! Zaffy: I smacked you with the back...
View ArticleDear Russell, don’t be mad…
Dear Russell, Do you remember saying goodbye to me before I left for my trip to Paris? You kissed the top of my head and said, “Be safe. Don’t do anything stupid.” “Of course,” I promised as I got into...
View ArticleI don’t like you, Mommy
“I don’t like you, Mommy,” I whispered into my mother’s ear. “I love you.” I giggled, tickled with myself. I thought I was the cleverest 5-year-old she could ever meet. I nestled into her lap, certain...
View ArticleSolo Travel – Facing My Ferris Wheel Fear in Paris
Check out this video! It’s 1 minute 26 seconds long! One of the things that I love about traveling solo is how it opens up opportunities for me to face my fears. I’ve talked about this before… facing...
View ArticleIs Wine Allowed in 3rd Grade?
Me and Zaffy Friday morning Zaffron crawled into bed with me for a quick cuddle before she got ready for her last day of school. Me: Zaffy, I am so sorry, but I forgot the make the cookies for you to...
View ArticleOur Final Anniversary
My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary at a fancy restaurant. After he ordered an expensive bottle of wine, he reached into his pocket and pulled out his gift to me. It was a...
View ArticleI’m Coming Out on Facebook
I have amazing friends. Women I can call at 10 o’clock at night and ask to join me in a hair-brained scheme at 6:30am the following morning. Women who answer, “Sure, why not?” Trouble seeing video?...
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