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  • 11.09.2025

    Add to Cart: My Gateway Drug

    Add to Cart: My Gateway Drug

    What starts as a quick Amazon search always spirals into absurdity: “frequently bought together” combos that make no sense, suggested items that test my willpower, and a cart full of things I’ll never actually buy. It’s less shopping and more a master class in temptation, chaos, and zero self-control. Continue reading

    absurdity, humor, modern life, observational humor, sarcasm served daily, self care, shopping satire
  • 20.08.2025

    Beach, Please – This Is Not the Reset I Ordered

    Beach, Please – This Is Not the Reset I Ordered

    Vacations promise rest, but reality often delivers chaos. I experimented with unplugging only to return buried under responsibilities, craving another break. Traveling with my husband and adult kids added love – and eye rolls – to the mix. True reset isn’t about beaches or schedules; it’s about permission to pause and breathe. Continue reading

    absurdity, humor, modern life, self care, travel local
  • 25.07.2025

    Too Hot to Hustle

    Too Hot to Hustle

    The fleeting magic of summer weekends. The kind that begs for a quiet escape under a shady tree with a good book and a riverside breeze. This is an ode to doing nothing well, reminding us all to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Continue reading

    absurdity, humor, modern life, sarcasm, sarcasm served daily, self care
  • 11.07.2025

    I’m Not Falling Apart, I’m Just Becoming Landscaping

    I’m Not Falling Apart, I’m Just Becoming Landscaping

    Aging, arthritis, and the absurdity of life after 50, this brutally honest reflection on broken bodies, weird headstones, and my ultimate wish to become a tree. This is a reminder that even when the warranty runs out, we can still go out rooted in love. Continue reading

    Aging Gracefully(ish), humor, modern life, Personal growth, resilience with sarcasm, self care

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