Month: October 2025

When my husband told me his best friend—a single woman—wanted him to be her birth partner, I was stunned. They’ve been close for years, but this crossed a line. I …

I Refused to Let My Husband Be a Birth Partner for His Best Friend, Now I’m the Villain Read More

I used to dream of weekends filled with laughter, toys scattered across the floor, and my grandson curled up beside me. But lately, those dreams have turned into quiet disappointment. …

I Refuse to Beg for Time With My Grandson Read More

I turned 60 today. It’s a strange number—round, heavy, and somehow quieter than I expected. I spent the afternoon at my parents’ house, surrounded by familiar walls and the scent …

My Son’s Life Is a Movie—Mine Is a Subaru Ride and Two Dogs. And I’m Okay With That Read More

I’m a self-proclaimed dull retiree, and lately I’ve noticed something peculiar about our home. As my equally dull spouse and I have aged, our house has become a sanctuary for …

Why Every Room in My House Has a Pen Cup—and What It Says About Growing Older Read More

Our van broke down in Ireland, just hours before we were supposed to catch the ferry back to England. We were a family of five, stranded on a quiet country …

We Missed Our Ferry and Thought We Were Doomed—Until Kindness Turned Our Crisis Into a Gift Read More

Last week, I pulled off what I now call my latest “dull stunt”—a full-on face-plant in my daughter’s driveway. One moment I was walking, the next I was kissing concrete. …

I Face-Planted in My Daughter’s Driveway—Now I Look Like a Bruised Raccoon With a Broken Nose Read More

I’m almost 66, and for the past year, I’ve been trying to lose five pounds. Just five. I’ve done everything “right”—weightlifting, pickleball, Zumba, walking, low-carb eating, intermittent fasting, even a …

I Did Everything Right for a Year—And Still Gained Weight: A Raw Look at Aging and Frustration Read More

My first grandchild—a little girl—is due on March 4, and every week brings a new milestone. This week, she’s officially the size of a banana. I laughed when I read …

I Haven’t Met Her Yet, But I’m Already in Love—The Emotional Journey to Becoming a Grandparent Read More