Seasonal surprise
The adult-child gift-giving dilemma: They can buy what they want, leading to duplicate gifts. This year, Mom might just stick to gifts for the granddogs!=.
Into hot water
A broken water heater sparks memories, laughter and gratitude as one couple looks back on 29 years of old-house quirks, family and the joys of hot water.
Giving thanks when salad is not a salad
A humorous look at Midwest “salad” culture, where holiday salads mean Jell-O, cool whip and canned fruit, not greens. Know the assignment this Thanksgiving.
Birthday flashbacks
A funny, nostalgic reflection on turning another year older, surviving a Gen X childhood and embracing aging as the privilege it is.
Upgrading contentment
From smartphones to shopping, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores planned obsolescence, gratitude and the joy of keeping life simple during the holidays.
Lard is love
A humorous look at modern food safety advice versus grandma’s timeless cooking traditions, from thawing turkeys to tasting raw cookie dough with no regrets.
Weird week
A Louvre heist, an internet meltdown and failing smart bulbs, have Kym Seabolt feeling like technology and modern life are anything but “smart.”
It’s a wild life for wildlife
From bats and runaway peacocks to divorcing tortoises, nature proves once again it’s not to be trusted, but always provides endless laughs and lessons.
Butter mints and old soles
After dressing up, dancing and rediscovering butter mints, Kym Seabolt finds that youth isn’t about age, but about joy and a sweet taste of the past.
Sick day with the dogs
A sick day turns into reflection, dog drama and pajama sightings. From sofa lounging to sunshine, even the pets seemed baffled by the change in routine.
