Shannon

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*”

Why’d It Take Me So Damn Long To Rock A Bikini?!

So here I am folks, 48 and fierce and frank and fabulous. It took me a long ass time to really have the confidence to own my sexy. As I’m sure all of you can relate, it ebbs and flows and sadly it usually ebbs and flows according to what we see on the scale.Continue reading “Why’d It Take Me So Damn Long To Rock A Bikini?!”

When Did Words with Friends Become a Dating App?

I’m a girl who likes words…clearly. So when Words with Friends debuted back in the day, as soon as I had my first smart phone, I was all about that shit. I am also just a little competitive. Just a bit. I love me some Scrabble, folks. It’s almost as good as Trivial Pursuit. IContinue reading “When Did Words with Friends Become a Dating App?”

Growing Up “Irish Twin” Part Two*

If you have not yet read part one of the thrilling saga of me and my Irish twin, back your ass up and click here to read the post. Two reasons… 1.) This information is imperative to understand what happens next 2.) I said so (I am a mom…these three words are like second natureContinue reading “Growing Up “Irish Twin” Part Two*”

Growing Up “Irish Twin” Part One*

I am lucky to have survived childhood with an accomplice, a partner in crime. She’s my sister, my Irish twin. It was not always fun or even nice to have this Irish twin. At times, I would have gladly smothered her with a pillow or at the very least led her out into the fieldsContinue reading “Growing Up “Irish Twin” Part One*”