Archive - Everyday Distractions

I Have So Much To Say

And I'm having such a hard time writing any of it.

Apr 12 •

February 2024

I’m just a little swamped.

Feb 20 •

My Book Is Out Today

Get a copy or come see me at an event

Feb 6 •

January 2024

Apparently I'm a Runner Now

This is an enthusiastic recommendation for ugly, expensive leggings that give me camel toe. Really.

Jan 26 •

The Note I Sent to David Sedaris

No, he has not responded. At least not yet.

Jan 9 •

December 2023

I Only Exist On the Internet

Why we are (probably) never meeting in real life.

Dec 19, 2023 •

It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard

This is about an eye pencil sharpener, but it’s also not really about an eye pencil sharpener.

Dec 15, 2023 •

November 2023

Crying and Boozy Cranberry Sauce

I'm sorry to say this recipe can't solve your personal problems.... unless one of them is frequent UTIs.

Nov 21, 2023 •

Friday Petty Party: Audiobook Edition

No deep dives here. I'm hanging out in the shallow end this week.

Nov 3, 2023 •

October 2023

I Came Out of the Pandemic a Middle-Aged Woman

Here’s a thing that’s made this season of life a little less painful.

Oct 25, 2023 •

Let's Talk About Celebrity Memoirs

And who actually writes them. Or rather, who doesn't.

Oct 21, 2023 •

Reentry Is Always The Hardest Part

Back to life, back to reality. Plus new book blurbs!

Oct 18, 2023 •

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