Lauren’s mother traditionally sends Mindy mints from Mrs. Cavanaugh’s to her kids on Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas. These are usually large mint chocolate hearts or eggs with our names on them. Lauren has started the tradition with our kids and their significant others. They were such big hits with Lindsay and Carson that CarsonContinue reading “Who Learnt Lindsay How to Reed and Spoke?”
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Our Ghost Likes Brooklyn Drill
A few weeks ago I was scrolling Facebook on my laptop and came upon some recommended reels. The first was a super fit girl hitting a golf ball. I clicked it. I have no memory of it was demonstrating or entertaining about—its song knocked me out. But I had never heard it and needed toContinue reading “Our Ghost Likes Brooklyn Drill”
Wait Till Your Kids Make a Diss Track
I had another topic in mind today, and I will get to it. But first, we have to deal with another salvo in the Infamous Battle of the Towels. I got out of the shower this morning, dried off, opened the bathroom door, and behold, the laundry basket. But what do you see this time,Continue reading “Wait Till Your Kids Make a Diss Track”
We Are a House Divided
I’m sure most of you read these posts and think, Well, if that’s the worst of it for them, things must be pretty awesome. But of course, no one tells the truth on social media, and the oldest true crime trope is, They were so normal and nice! Who could have guessed they would allContinue reading “We Are a House Divided”
What Is Love?
Let me tell you what love is—real love. It is not all the mushy stuff we associate with Valentine’s Day. I mean, do that stuff you want, but that’s not it. And with your kids, it’s not mama-bearing every situation they face. Again, do that if you want. No, real love is spending the AFCContinue reading “What Is Love?”
I Sleep With a Traitor
Let us all take a moment or, preferably many moments, to appreciate the artistry of this image, which was used in yesterday’s post. Not knowing that said image was to be featured in yesterday’s post, Lucia was unhappy with the reception it got over the Goons. There were various “ha has” and the like, butContinue reading “I Sleep With a Traitor”
Click Bait, Starring Lindsay Laws
Lindsay is wrestling and studying to be a physician’s assistant at Lock Haven University. But clearly, she has backup plans if those pathways don’t work out. Being a TikTok star, for example. The other day, Lindsay posted this video on her TikTok account and instantly racked up hundreds of views. That set off mild paroxysmsContinue reading “Click Bait, Starring Lindsay Laws”
Put a Ring on It
Six weeks ago, I got a text from Lucia’s boyfriend, Brayden. Hey, can I give you a call? I have something really important to ask you. “Hey, Lauren,” I hollered. “Brayden wants to call.” Sure, I wrote back. Probably just going to tell you what Lauren’s dad told me in the same situation. I sawContinue reading “Put a Ring on It”
The House Is Still Half-Full
December 26, a morning of rude awakenings. I’ve mentioned how the residents of Greenhill Manor are optimists, right? At 5:30 am, Graham rolled out of bed, turned on roughly seventy-five percent of the lights in the house, and headed out for his run. He has a big race on the 27th, and he had toContinue reading “The House Is Still Half-Full”
The Christmas Sword of Vengeance
Years ago, Grant had a buddy over to play. They went down to our basement and began raising royal hell, which was par for the two of them. At some point, the din got so loud that I went downstairs to make sure things were still intact. They weren’t. The boys were jumping off ourContinue reading “The Christmas Sword of Vengeance”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 