(On a subway platform, chatting and waiting for the next train, with my sister.) Liz: Why do you have those lines on your forehead? Me: because I don't have botox like you. Liz: And WHY don't you?! Me: Because I really don't want botox... Liz:...

I've been thinking of old age lately. Not really sure why, but it seems to be a recurring theme these days. Maybe because I am now thirty seven. Thirty-freaking-seven people! Although, I kinda like that number, just not as my age, thank you. Anyhow,...

Nick and Sophie were scheduled to come for a sleepover this Friday night. Cas and Liz were having a grownups-only dinner party at their place so the kids were staying with me. We were excited. We had planned a movie night, with pizza takeout and coke,...

I decided I won't be getting a tree this year. I'm a little sad about it, but I think it's what makes most sense. The other decorations are out, so it's not like it's Christmassless in here. At least I have that going. I'm excited my Christmas...

Jason calls as usual, around 11ish to talk about the day and say goodnight, and I distractly turn on the light, while I chat and walk into the room. I reach over to turn on the night stand lamp and I see a little, furry, brownish mouse laying on its...