Sharing my midlife journey as a mom, wife, reader, TV watcher, and more.

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  • Guess what I did over my staycation? I served as Juror #6 on a one-day criminal trial. What follows is a reflection of my experience and a bit of a primer for anyone who is summoned in the future and wishes to know what to expect. Let me begin by…

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    Today marks the first official summer day after a school year like no other. Yours truly served as official time keeper, homework poster, and tech…

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