You know that feeling when you go back home for the holidays, expecting to find that everything has changed, only to realize that, well, nothing has? Yeah, that’s pretty much the story of my life. Every year, as the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little bit crisper, I find myself packing Read more

You know those moments in life when you think you’ve got everything under control, only to have the universe come along and smack you upside the head with a giant serving of “nope, not today”? Yeah, well, that’s pretty much how my Thanksgiving potluck experience went down. It all started a few weeks ago when Read more

You know, as I sit here, surrounded by the remnants of my Thanksgiving feast (and the ever-growing pile of dirty dishes that I just can’t seem to muster the energy to tackle), I can’t help but reflect on all the things I have to be grateful for. And let me tell you, it’s quite the Read more

You know those family gatherings where everything is supposed to go according to plan – the food is perfectly cooked, the conversation flows effortlessly, and the entire clan leaves feeling warm, fuzzy, and thoroughly satisfied? Yeah, well, in my family, that’s about as rare as finding a four-leaf clover in a field of dandelions. And Read more

“This year, I’m thankful for… my couch and the ability to binge-watch Netflix for hours on end without judgment.” Yep, that’s right, folks. As I sit here, surrounded by a veritable mountain of empty takeout containers and a growing collection of fuzzy socks, that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think about Read more