Chapter One Hear Me Out (*Catch-up Here) Heather’s best friend Chelsea was a bloodhound for plot holes, fallacies, and faulty arguments. She could sniff out a rationalization before Heather could order a cold brew, throw it back, and formulate a rebuttal. Heather arrived early for their lunch date, sipping coffee and going over her talking…
Today I’m feeling a little sad for men. [Tweet “Today I’m feeling a little sad for men. Hear me out”] I admit I have taken my fair share of swipes at men over the years. I almost can’t help myself. Men are the low-hanging fruit of humor, mostly because they are so consistent. For example,…
A Gentle Story Not a Sexy Story I wish this was a sexy story about sexy things but it is not. Writing, binging sleep, and doing it all again the next day is decidedly not sexy. And, it’s a bit isolating if I’m honest. Daylight savings, cold weather, varients etc… keep a girl quiet and…
Here’s a story I don’t tell very often, but it’s time. Hear me out, you’ll see why at the end. Click for the background Soundtrack here I’m six years old and it’s Christmas morning. The gifts have been opened. My father is sitting in the bedroom reading. Is he in a good mood? Is he…
I think I owe you a follow-up story to the – my ex-husband moved into my basement for two weeks, and he ate a lot – story. Since we last connected, my former husband lived with me for a few weeks to get back on his feet after a health catastrophe in July and August…
I almost didn’t write this month. Here’s why. I might be a little burned out. No. I am burned out. Singed and toasted, as it were. A man is living in my basement, and I used to be married to him. I know he’s there. He didn’t sneak in. I opened the door. Click here…
I always say if you love a lot of people, there’s going to be a lot of drama. [Tweet “I always say if you love a lot of people, there’s going to be a lot of drama.”] Or, maybe that’s me just rationalizing the often chaotic life that seems to be mine. I thought you…
One Sentence That Set Me Free Last year I went on a second date with a nice man I wasn’t interested in. If I’m honest, I’ve done this quite a lot. On the surface, it isn’t a horrible practice. I think it shows I have an understanding that people, like books or movies, might need…
One way to love your *body (even when it’s tough. Some of you have found a way. This is for those whose body-love wavers occasionally. Especially in the summer when the shorts come out. I have a strategy for self-love because I find it difficult at times to be nice to myself. I am annoyed…
Ann Garvin interviews her characters from her best selling book I THOUGHT YOU SAID THIS WOULD WORK. Ann: Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me right in the middle of your road trip. Katie said you would be great about it. Holly: How is Katie? Do we know anything about her…
