I Can’t Be The Only One
Do you ever find yourself hopelessly confused, frustrated, or annoyed by basic adult concepts like paying bills, finding a work/life balance, or processing the bizarre and uncouth behavior of others in public?
Do you frequently think to yourself, “I can’t be the only one who [insert exhausted rant about whatever first-world annoyance is the subject of your current rage], right?”
Same, girl. Same.
Make your Mondays suck a little less with a new post from Penny every week!
Life, while short and sweet, is messy and peppered with everyday annoyances that sometimes make us want to hop in the bathtub with our toasters. Stop by each week and rage along with me over a variety of relatable moments that test our patience and make our hair fall out while reminding us that things could always be worse.
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The “Free Time” Trap: When Labor Day Feels Like Way Too Much Labor
Happy Labor Day, my fellow grouchy little gremlins! If you are reading this today, I have a confession: I almost didn’t write it. I woke up staring at the ceiling,… Read more ⇢
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Embracing the “Basic”: Why Everyone Mocks Fall Fans (And Why We Don’t Care)
I am going to say this loud enough for the back row: I love the absolute shit out of Fall, and I do not care who knows it. The second… Read more ⇢
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Value is Earned, Not Discounted: The Reality Check Beggars Need
Scroll through social media for a maximum of three minutes, and you will see it. A post written by some Entitled Emily/Edward begging for a complex or highly specialized service… Read more ⇢
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A Masterclass in Auditory Terrorism in Public: the Local Gas Station
Allow me to set the scene: It is later in the evening, but not so late that I can’t cop a ticket for that night’s Powerball drawing. After nearly 12… Read more ⇢
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The Only “Child” I Ever Wanted: Grieving Pet Loss as a Childless Adult
Today would have been my soul dog’s 14th birthday. It’s the first one we’ll “celebrate” in our house without him incessantly yapping at my feet and tripping me multiple times… Read more ⇢
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The Thermostat is Broken and So am I: Why Summer is the Absolute Worst
On paper, summer sounds pretty sweet. By all appearances it’s supposed to be the season of relaxing on patios with tasty libations, effortless beachy waves, pairing the right shades with… Read more ⇢
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Don’t Call it a Case of the Mondays
Today, I feel like absolute garbage. A bloated, hormonal dumpster fire, looking partially human but mostly like a gargoyle with a bad diet and even worse sleep habits. I’ve spent… Read more ⇢
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Why am I like this?
When I finally got around to pulling the trigger on going live with this little brain child, my approach was the same as it almost always is: dive in head-first… Read more ⇢
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Who is this broad and who gave her access to a blog?
Copied straight from the About section, I’ll start with the basics: Wife. Dog mom. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Auto sales and leasing consultant and licensed real estate agent. Scorpio. Not even… Read more ⇢
I Can't Be The Only One 