Two weeks before his fourth birthday, my son leaned close, eyes wide, and whisper-shouted, “Can I get pet snails?” In Colorado that request is technically a misdemeanor—non-native… Read more “Confessions of a Millipede Mom”
Category: Love & Other Disasters
Dating stories from the Mile High, marriage adjustments, reflections on motherhood, and relationship rants.
Rest Easy, Goodest Boy
Ten years ago I wandered into my mid-20’s, a person equal parts broken and healing from a series of bad choices and even worse luck. I had… Read more “Rest Easy, Goodest Boy”
Crying Over Spilt Milk & Every Damn Other Thing
Early this morning, eyes more closed than open, nipples more sore than not, I hooked my boobs up to my breast pump and milked myself like the… Read more “Crying Over Spilt Milk & Every Damn Other Thing”
Banshee Bride
On Groundhog Day 2019, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow and I promised my new husband that for us, it will always be an early spring.… Read more “Banshee Bride”
Dear Grandpa (Wherever You Are)
Dear Grandpa, Exactly one year has passed since your death. I miss you more now than ever. I am still waiting on that e-mail you promised to… Read more “Dear Grandpa (Wherever You Are)”
Just A Couch
After months of schlepping between his City Park apartment and my downtown Denver condo, my boyfriend and I officially moved in to one home. My home. My… Read more “Just A Couch”
Love’s Aftermath
I spent the better part of the last decade on an exhausting, confusing and sometimes traumatic search for true love. I wanted to feel giddy as I… Read more “Love’s Aftermath”
To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)
To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)- This week marks the second anniversary of my first public blog post on “Confessions of a Banshee.” It consequently also marks… Read more “To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)”
A Full Brita
I love the taste of cold, filtered water but not enough to ever fill up my Brita. The thing sits in my fridge, dry as can be,… Read more “A Full Brita “
an open heart hiatus
The Banshee is taking a short(ish) hiatus from writing to prepare for & recover from open heart surgery (part 2). I promise to finish all my half-written… Read more “an open heart hiatus”