Author: Mona Smith

Don’t Judge Me

It’s early morning. I am the only one up. Even my dogs are snoring on the couch. I am looking at my emails. I am drawn to a particular email.…

Snarky Smartwatch

I put on my smartwatch, and the bastard said, “You took it easy yesterday; let’s see if today we can close more rings.” That was from my activities/fitness app.Well, MS…

My Legs Need Shaving Summer Has Arrived

There are many ways to say when the beginning of summer has arrived. The meteorological summer started on the first of June, lasting 92 days. Summer ends on the last…

Second Try

Today is Ash Wednesday. The day where Catholics announce their faith with ash in a form of a cross on their forehead. Growing up you knew the devoted families as…

Death Awaiting in Public Restrooms

“You are going to get sick. Maybe even die,” The voice in my head said. The voice oddly sounded like my Mother’s. To clarify, she has been drinking vodka tonics…

Settling into 2022

We are in the second week of the year 2022. This year going to be filled with amazing adventures. I hear so many people saying they are hoping 2022 is…

Grateful Thanks

Thanksgiving is at the end of the week. A friend asked if I mind that my daughter-in-law and son now hosting this holiday.I am thankful that they are willing to…

Holidays

The holidays have begun. I know that statement may have made a few of you hyperventilate. Take a deep breath. Relax. Many reports are saying that due to supply chain…

They Knew My Name

Years ago my boys and I drove to Duluth one October day. Not to see the beautiful fall colors but to have the bejesus scared out of us. We were…