Dangerous things happen when the Carpenter and I go on vacation together. We dream. We dream big.…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Write it down
“Underestimate me. That’ll be fun.” That’s the quote a friend sent to…
Leaf fan
There’s something you should know about me, but I warn you; it may alter your opinion of me…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Holiday humiliation
The following events are based on a true story. Names have been changed to protect the fool who may…
Big city
I needed a break. She did too. It’s been a long winter and a March Break without some…
The four Rs
It was too hot to sit on the concrete patio. The back of the house was melting in the summer sun…
Forgot. Forgiven.
He forgot our wedding anniversary. The Carpenter totally blanked. And guess what? I let him.…
Writing life: A question of sanity
Boy, have we got lots to talk about. Welcome to my column, Write Out of Her Mind. As you get to…
Mindfulness
Someone recently asked if I was a person who looked at life with the perspective of a glass half…
Rain on me
On the morning of my 40th birthday, I woke up before the dawn to the sound of rain. It was the…
Picture perfect
You might think me superstitious, but I’m not (touch wood). I am sure that it was a mere…
Riel
It is with great sadness that I share the news that our family has lost our beloved dog of 15…
Disco Daddy Day
People often tell me that they feel sorry for my spouse, the Carpenter, because he is often the…
Romantic delusions
Date night should never start with a stop at the ATM to check your bank balance. Nothing kills…