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“The Ball, the Bush, and the Bengay”
Oof! Ouch! Dang!”—and a few less printable words—flew out of my mouth as quickly as I’d teed off. It happened faster than a blink, and in...
Jun 282 min read


Man and Grill, A Love Story
My-oh-my, how time has flown! Memorial Day has come and gone and, once again, the wearing of white is an approved wardrobe choice. It’s...
May 303 min read


The Amazon Man Cometh
It was Monday afternoon when the Ring camera chimed, signaling that someone—or something—was at our door. Our favorite bunny usually hops...
Apr 123 min read


The Spring Break Diaries
Please enjoy this guest column, courtesy of a lovely friend and super-talented and sometimes overstretched mom who just spent 14 days...
Apr 44 min read


Me First!
It’s bound to happen in any relationship, and often, I’ll bet it frequently does. A couple has a decision to make about something and,...
Mar 124 min read


Lacking in Packing
It was Wednesday, our “two ladies who lunch” day, and I was on my way to collect my BFF, Dolly, for our weekly engagement. The midweek...
Feb 283 min read


“I Have Too Many Handbags!” said No Woman Ever.
“Introducing our New Spring Collection!” The email header from my very favorite online retailer blared, immediately catching my...
Feb 214 min read


You’ve Got Mail. And More Mail. And Even More Mail.
I counted. It was a lot, and they kept coming. Twenty-three new emails had arrived in my inbox overnight from the newly formed “Let’s...
Feb 144 min read


Where’s Morgan Freeman When You Need Him?
My friend Sherry arrived a little late for our lunch date and the minute she walked in, I knew something was wrong. The look on her face...
Jan 313 min read


Men, You Gotta Love ‘Em!
The invitation arrived via email. The team at Oh, So Many Balls was thrilled. I had been invited to sit on a blue-ribbon judging panel....
Jan 243 min read


I’ve Got Two Words For You …
“I’m free!” Two more glorious words were never spoken. An excited hubby burst into the house, all smiles following his post-surgery...
Jan 174 min read


Yikes! We’re Turning into Our Parents.
The “beep, beep, beep” of an Amazon truck backing up the driveway got hubby’s attention. Popping his head out of the door of his home...
Jan 33 min read


“There’s Snow on My Golf Course!”
It was bound to happen and was confirmed by the “ding” alert on my cell phone. Given the circumstances, it really had to. I poured...
Dec 20, 20243 min read


“Twas the Party Before Christmas”
’Twas a month before Christmas, and all through the house The aroma of baked goods Got the attention of my spouse. The date had been...
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Is That a Spot I See on the Ceiling?
I jumped in my seat as the opening notes of Star Wars blared from my cell phone. Hearing that ring tone never fails to get my attention...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


They Have Grocery Stores in Dallas Too, You Know.
The car pulled into our driveway after a three-hour drive over the mountains. My parents and 81-year-old grandmother had arrived at our...
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Honey, I Can’t Find …
I could hear the shuffle of his feet coming down the hallway. “Hon, are you in your office? I need your help. I can’t find the...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


And Then, A Miracle Occurred
“What did I do with it? What did I do with it? It has to be here somewhere; I just know it does.” I had been searching for over an hour....
Nov 8, 20244 min read


I’ve Reached “Kidpacity”
The place was abuzz with chatter as you might imagine a hair salon full of women to be. I’d arrived a bit early, happy to take a deep...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Hip, Hip, Hooray!
“Just where do you think you’re going, young man?” My bellowing stopped hubby dead in his tracks. The outburst was so loud, in fact, it...
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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