It’s UnAmerican…to go to Wisconsin and Leave Without Cheese AKA Gratuitous Cheese Photos
Last week, Brian and I trekked up to Wisconsin for a funeral. It was there that we celebrated the life of his aunt, and I
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Cancer Sucks
When I was 8, my grandfather was diagnosed with a skin cancer called malignant melanoma, By the time they found it, it had already metastasized
I Make a Terrible Housewife
When I was 12, my mom was diagnosed with Hepatitis C after years of poor liver counts and ignorant doctors who told my mother (who
Glamour Shots
Confession Friday: Yes, this happened. As promised, more ridiculously embarrassing photos are provided in this post. When my cousin, Rachel, and I were 7 and
My First Communion
In the spirit of Confession Friday (which I learned about thanks to the The Word Worm), I’ve decided to offer you some really great (read:
Speeding Excuses
I heard on the radio that the excuse most frequently used by speeders is: “I have to go to the bathroom.” I’ve used that one…sort
My First Taste of Disney Magic
Brian and I had planned on a trip to Ireland this coming fall, but with my six month stint of general unemployment, it really doesn’t
Memories of a Long Lost Sister
In January, my brother and I sent a baby gift to our then unborn niece. Our unborn niece that we may never have the pleasure
Rude Awakening
Sitting at my kitchen table with my flavor of the week and my parents wasn’t exactly how I envisioned Thanksgiving 2006. But there it was.
The Rules of Owning a Bar
Sometimes, I call my dad, “Boss.” For most of my life, my parents owned a bar called Flaherty’s. The day after my 21st birthday, I
In Love with Jon Bon Jovi
When I was a kid, I lived across the street from Bon Jovi. Okay, maybe it wasn’t THE Jon Bon Jovi, but he sure looked
The Bad Dog
After losing all of our animals in a freak winter of animal deaths, we knew that it was time to get a new dog. Our