This, Musings of a Maybe-Mama, is Part I of a three-part series exploring our not-so-straightforward pregnancy/fertility journey. Check back soon for Parts II and III. I may might be pregnant. For 6-months my husband and I have been sort-of, but-not-really, trying. We...
In this edition of Look What COVID Made Me Do…. Every Friday night near my house, a Johnny Appleseed-like, Scottish-kilt wearing savior walks my neighborhood playing the bagpipes. When we learned about him a few weeks ago, hubs and I followed the bagpiper for 45...
This is a story about burritos. It’s also a story about cell phones, and why you should put down your phone to discover new experiences. New, nude experiences to be precise. The alarm rouses our tent at 7am and, queens of efficiency, we are in the road by 7:38am. With...
Editor’s Note: I published this post for the first time in 2016, two years after Loren’s accident. Every year around the February 19 anniversary I republish the blog to encourage you to set up your emergency contact information as a way to honor...
At the end of December, it’s fun to reflect back on smile-filled memories and consider what things we’d like to leave behind as we enter a New Year. A lot of things made me smile in 2019: exertional flatulence, outdoor camping fails, snot rockets, Chaco...
We all know social media was built around shameless self-promotion and adorable baby (and puppy!) photos. But as much as we love to hate on Facebook, it’s also an incredible place to build community and share the highs and lows of life together. Last week my...
