Forty Is the New . . . Whatever Makes You Feel Better
I write to you from the throes of my last week in my thirties. I always knew the day would come, and I confess I have been in no hurry to get here. I could feel it hovering in … Continue reading
Author Archives: Stephanie Brubaker
Too Much Pie
Over the winter I noticed that I was avoiding a decent size chunk of my closet. I was selecting the same type of outfit over and over again; leggings, a long sweater or cardigan, and boots. Now, to be fair, … Continue reading
Holiday Traditions: A Divorced Christmas
I come from a divorced family. So does my husband. Both of my parents are remarried, as are his. One of his parents actually remarried two more times. And there is a “step-sibling situation” that I would need an Excel … Continue reading
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Month of Misery: The Aftermath
Well, I made it! I know some of you were worried that I might not survive my four-week challenge in my air-conditioned, middle class gated community home, with a refrigerator full of groceries and the rest of my assorted first … Continue reading
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My Month of Misery
Alright, alright, that may be the teensiest bit pessimistic. But I assure you, as I write this to you it is only Day 4 of my September Challenge. It is already a major killjoy. This is my challenge; brace yourselves. … Continue reading
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