The Honking Goose

something to honk about

favorite holiday memory

This was a long and arduous holiday season for me. I always start enjoying the season as soon as Christmas is over, because that is when I finally relax. I’m … Continue reading

January 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

is this what you think about marijuana? a post about alcohol

Over the past summer, the Gander quit drinking. It was a long time coming, drinking alcohol was a problem for us, and our relationship, and our kids, that it took … Continue reading

December 15, 2016 · 41 Comments

I don’t love Christmas

Is that a better title than “I hate Christmas”? – because that is what I really wanted to write. As a child, I loved Christmas. We didn’t have any extended … Continue reading

December 6, 2016 · 40 Comments

the best part about marriage is the sex, for 18+, NSFW

Yes, you read that correctly. You heard it here first, folks. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Here’s the thing, sex with the partner you are married to … Continue reading

November 28, 2016 · 15 Comments

I for sure need to drink more or less coffee

more? or less? Four years ago, I quit smoking marijuana. I took up drinking coffee as an alternative. It’s nice to have a habit. Coffee beans smell great. You heat … Continue reading

November 21, 2016 · 36 Comments

I cried myself to sleep last night

It started with the Gander and I watching season 7, episode 1 of TWD. That’s text-speak for The Walking Dead for any of you fortunate enough to still live under … Continue reading

October 28, 2016 · 7 Comments

I talk to myself

Out loud (but quietly, of course). All the time. I talk to myself when I’m cooking in the kitchen or doing the laundry. I talk to myself when I’m at … Continue reading

December 8, 2014 · 86 Comments

letter to my 16 year old self

This is going to be anticlimactic, y’all, because I don’t really have anything to tell my 16 year old self. I mean, I could be all cliche and warn myself … Continue reading

December 2, 2014 · 30 Comments

I am so giving thanks

I do try to embrace the spirit of gratefulness in my everyday life. So having a special holiday to celebrate giving thanks always seems like a wonderful idea every time … Continue reading

November 27, 2014 · 26 Comments

first week at my new job, caution TMI about menstruation

Ladies and dudes, it just so happens that it is impossible for me to recount, in a meaningful way, my first week at my new job without also giving Too … Continue reading

November 5, 2014 · 44 Comments