Shit on a Shingle And Other Life Moments
If you don't have kids this post might weird you out a little bit because, well, you might not be familiar with the peculiar intimacy of parenthood. But, you don't need kids to laugh at us idiots who have them and are perpetually creeped out by how weird are our own offspring. I used to…
It's hot out today. My toddler is naked and filling his watermelon shaped pool with ice cold hose water. I love him. I love the way his dirty blonde hair curls around his hat and the way he walks with purpose when he is going for the "aqua" (water in Italian). I love how he…
Hey everyone! This week we're back with another episode of You're Gonna Be Great! My mini-podcast series for the COVID-19 era. My goal was 6-7 episodes and I'm almost there. On one hand, I'm sad to see it coming to an end, but on the other hand, I'm really proud of myself for doing something…
It's a shitshow out there but I am so Goddamn inspired by all of the random acts of kindness and positivity in the world right now. What better way to cope with such a fucking insane moment in time than to OD on and distribute well-wishes and love? My friend Ivetta is sewing masks to…
We've been self-isolating for nearly four weeks. Four weeks without seeing friends or family, without going to a restaurant to sit and stare at other patrons, four weeks without gathering on a front porch with our neighbors to have a glass of wine and catch up on life. It's been really hard. Partly because it…
Continue reading ➞ Captain’s Log: Social Distancing Day Who The Fuck Cares Anymore?
Hello all! I hope you're hanging in there and being safe, unlike my parents who refuse to follow any of the goddamn guidelines and are GIVING ME ANXIETY. Just kidding, but not really. It's been a tough week and I've been experiencing a lot of emotions. A lot of big feelings. I cried during an…
Continue reading ➞ Coping With Coronavirus: Your Relationship In Quarantine
Hey everyone! So as you might have read on my last post, I launched a very random podcast mini-series about self-care in the time of COVID-19. I had questions I wanted answered and I wanted to help others if I could, so viola. I'm no podcast master (shocking, I know) but I think the information…
Continue reading ➞ You’re Gonna Be Great! E2: Talking With Your Kids About Anxiety and Isolation
