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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


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


From Pop Tarts to Pinot Noir
“What’s the matter, don’t you know where you’re going?” My then 9-year-old grandson taunted me from the back seat of the car as he sat...
May 31, 20243 min read


Just Buy the Beige Dress and Keep Your Mouth Shut
With Valentine’s Day in the rearview and Spring just around the corner, it’s time to begin planning PCYM’s next major event – the Annual...
Feb 21, 20243 min read


I Don’t Wanna Grow Up!
An emergency board meeting of the local PCYM chapter (the “Please Call Your Mother” National Association) was called. Our group met at...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


What Am I, Chopped Liver?
Rap, rap, rap, rap. The meat pounder serving as a gavel called the meeting to order. It was the monthly gathering of the northern...
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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