July 2022

We finished Season 4 of Stranger Things and Season 3 of the Umbrella Academy. Kid #2 went skydiving again, this time with another friend. July 4th was super uneventful - no fireworks this year. Both boys were out with friends, so we stayed home and Ali hid in the closet. At work, we found out … Continue reading July 2022

When did every moment become “a thing”?

When did every moment become "a thing"? And why does it have to be so over the top? I blame social platforms - because how would you fuel FOMO if you didn't have an insta-worthy photos? But it goes back farther than that. It used to be called "keeping up with the Joneses." I first … Continue reading When did every moment become “a thing”?

June 2022

June turned out to be a quiet month, which was fine by me. Kid #1 got his wisdom teeth out the last week in May, so there was not much activity that week for him. He was able to get back on at the pizza place he had worked at during high school, and also … Continue reading June 2022

San Fran and disc golf

After graduation, we spent a few days at home, then drove up to Kansas City on Sunday so the boys could fly back to San Francisco with Aunt Lisa. Scott and I also attended cousin Jake's college graduation. In California, Lisa took them to a couple of disc golf courses including the Golden Gate Disc … Continue reading San Fran and disc golf