I am a woman over a certain age (ahem, 40). I am in fact closer to 50 now than I am to 40. How the hell that happened, I could not tell you. As I have blogged about before, I sure as hell do not feel my age. In my head, I’m still like 23.Continue reading “Own Your Sexy”
Author Archives: Shannon
Don’t Believe Everything You Read on the Book of Faces
Years ago, I was a Resident Assistant when I was a senior in college. For those of you who didn’t ever experience dorm life in all it’s room-sharing, communal bathroom and institutional furniture glory, an RA is typically a responsible upperclassman assigned to live among a group of residents and keep an eye out forContinue reading “Don’t Believe Everything You Read on the Book of Faces”
Rule-Breakers and People-Pleasers
Rule-Breaker or People-Pleaser…which one are you?
Kiss All the Boys
I have two daughters that I am crazy proud of. They are both whip-smart, funny as hell (the apple does not fall far from the tree, dear readers), easy to be around and above all, kind. I know what you’re thinking, every parent says stuff like this. But I genuinely believe it to be true.Continue reading “Kiss All the Boys”
Lead with a YES
Many years ago, when my oldest daughter was small, a family friend offered to take her to a local amusement park. Our daughters were the same age and it was a nice opportunity for them to hang out a bit and get to know each other better. The trip would also include a trip toContinue reading “Lead with a YES”
Keep Your Heels High
I’m a woman who likes heels; I never met a pair of heels I didn’t like. The bolder the better. Red stilettos and polka-dot kitten heels. Peep toe and closed toe. Ankle straps and sling backs. Bring them all to me; I am the Veruca Salt of shoes, people. Don’t know who Veruca Salt is?Continue reading “Keep Your Heels High”
I’m a Recovering Julie McCoy
Hi. My name is Shannon. I am a recovering Julie McCoy. It’s been 18 days since I threw my last party. First and foremost… and you know this is coming. If you don’t know who Julie McCoy is, you need to get your ass over to Google. Right. Now. I’ll wait. Ok, good? Good. AsContinue reading “I’m a Recovering Julie McCoy”
Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History
This is one of my favorite quotes. EVER. It speaks to my soul. It’s been attributed to several different ladies throughout the years, ladies that I admire like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Eleanor Roosevelt. So, my PSA for the day is… just because you saw it on the book of faces does not makeContinue reading “Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History”
Trailer Trash to Trailer Cash
AKA, what I did during the Coronapocalypse. I fully and freely admit and own my trailer park origins. We lived in a mobile home until the time I was 10 years old. The trailer park back in those days was an amazing place to grow up. It was full of other kids and my grandmotherContinue reading “Trailer Trash to Trailer Cash”
I am the Anti-Karen*
*or at least I try to be. First and foremost, let me preface this by saying that I have a very dear friend named Karen. I think we can all say that, can’t we? We all have a friend named Karen and it’s sad that they have gotten a bad rap of late. I willContinue reading “I am the Anti-Karen*”
Resist Invisible 