Every summer, I climb into the back seat of my dad’s Traverse, dogs in tow, to head to Carolina Beach for a week of family time. It’s […]
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Mothers and daughters are a beautiful thing
Well, I’m back. For the few people besides my father who regularly turn to this space to read these words, you’ll have noticed I was absent the […]
Podcasts that will make you more interesting at parties
My dog Tulip will eat anything. And I really do mean anything. The fuzz Moo pulls out of his toys, leaves and sticks, dirty napkins, you name […]
Who’s the real charmer here? Him, or my dogs?
Remember that Jack Nicholson-Helen Hunt-Greg Kinnear movie, where Jack plays an unhappy, obsessive-compulsive recluse whose whole existence is turned around by the love of a good woman […]
Hardship is no stranger this holiday season
Well, friends, here we are. Five days out. There’s no question Christmas will look different this year. Already we’ve seen some it: Socially distanced Santas, drive-through-only light […]
Please say this, too, shall pass
There are certain trendy phrases that I can’t stand. “Throw shade.” “Spill the tea.” “Self-care.” “Real talk.” I don’t know whether I dislike these buzzwords more because […]
