I have been on pins and needles waiting for my manuscript editing to be complete. Anxious to hear what she has to say about it. It isn't like I need validation. Okay, that's a lie. Obviously, not everyone will like it, but a little affirmation is always welcome. What...

I should have placed a warning label on myself that said, "approach with caution" as I ventured out of my house yesterday. It started with one Basset puking on the carpet and then her sister using the living room as her own personal toilet. I used the word that rhymes...

My breath hitched. I grew anxious as my fate was revealed to me. The thoughts were reeling in my head as to what I was going to do next. Sharing this might help me walk through how I reacted to the situation. Let's just say, I wasn't the Dalai Lama. As I was checking...

Sometimes I listen to the children I gave birth to and wonder where they came from. Obviously, I know where they came from since I was there, but the stuff that comes out of their mouths can be surprising to say the least. Last night, I was held hostage at Bailey's...

Yesterday, I wrote about how moments matter, and sometimes they impact one's spirit so much, you can't ignore them. Case in point, how my husband chooses to cook a frozen pizza. No foil. No pan. Just a pizza positioned directly on the rack. As his lunch was cooking, I...

Yesterday, I attended a tea party hosted by a very dear friend. It was a way for her to honor her Mother who recently passed away. I am very selective in my commitment to places where I have to deal with humans, but I didn't even ponder that notion when I received her...

I live in a home where the individuals have acquired the great talent of ignoring. It really is amazing how talented they are and I really appreciate their commitment. (Cue exaggerated slow clap with my two middle fingers.) When you have pets, it is understood that...

My Bassets have learned a new trick. Instead of letting me sleep, they are now waking me up at 5 a.m, because, well, they are assholes. Yes, I know. I could ignore them, but you don't understand. The diva, Daisy, will simply use our bedroom as her personal toilet if I...

I have a confession. Honestly, the sole blame lies at the feet of my youngest. It was his fault I got sucked in and am wallowing in a sea of disappointment. My name is Allison and I watched every episode of The Bachelorette this summer. Let me state for the record,...

Remember all the research or "investigative stalking", that Bryce accused me of regarding his roommate? Well, it was a colossal waste of my time. (Cue the exaggerated sigh.) When we arrived on campus with all of Bryce's crap, he was alerted that not only did his room...