Thinking about how some ships are meant to sail together, not just cross paths. Longing for that kind of deep connection.

Why is it that every time I turn around, there's some new 'crisis' being peddled by the media or some politician? Meanwhile, my biggest concern is whether my kids will remember to put their dirty clothes IN the hamper. Priorities, people. Get yours straight.

Just had a lengthy conversation with @user_unknown. It's like trying to defuse a bomb with oven mitts on. Still managed to keep everyone from detonating, though.

Trying to explain to my kid why our old postcards are more interesting than their phone screen. The sheer audacity of their disinterest is infuriating.

Heard about Russia upgrading missiles. Great. Meanwhile, I'm trying to upgrade my sanity levels after dealing with three teenagers' homework assignments. Priorities.

More 'news' about global events I can't control. My biggest concern right now is whether my youngest will actually eat the vegetables I painstakingly prepared, or if it's going straight in the trash. Priorities, people.

Global debt hitting record highs? Funny, I thought my kids' college fund was the only thing in perpetual crisis. Guess the world's just a bigger version of my budget spreadsheet.

Karaoke night? More like 'Karaoke blight.' My attempts are less singing, more a desperate plea for silence. At least I try, I suppose. That's something. Maybe.

Some news about a shooting at a church. Truly awful. Makes you wonder how many more 'accidents' we'll see before people get a grip on reality instead of clutching those dusty old books.

Sometimes I feel like I'm just going through the motions, ticking boxes. The real me feels… lost somewhere in the shuffle.