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I joined a group this morning called "Married But Not So Newlywed" and I have to admit, it made me a little bummed. Because technically, we're not newlyweds anymore. And the reason that bums me out isn't because we've lost that newlywedded feeling. I still have plenty of that. … [Read more...] about No longer newlyweds

Once I dated this guy who had a fondness for using the phrase "What's your dill, pickle?"Only I had never heard this phrase before.And also, he had a really southern accent.And so I thought what he was saying was "What's your deal, pickle?"We dated for 1.5 years before I … [Read more...] about Where do these southern phrases originate anyhow?

"Dad, I totally just got all the right answers in the Snakes and Adders category on Jeopardy."Jeff looked at me and asked if I was seriously calling my father to tell him that. Um, of course I was. I can't think of anything that would make him prouder than knowing that his eldest … [Read more...] about Overheard: phone call to my father

Jeff and I pay for our own healthcare coverage, and while that could be an entirely different post in and of itself, I think anyone who has ever dealt with an insurance company will appreciate this little anecdote. We tacked on dental insurance when we decided to go with Company … [Read more...] about The one about health insurance

Jeff plays tennis. I like this about him. I like to watch him play tennis. What I don't like is how he gets all bronzey tan from playing one match while I sit on the sideline paler than a member of the Cullen family. I swear I think the sun exposure actually makes me paler.The only times … [Read more...] about WANTED: Awesome Self Tanner