A Simple Truth
A rainy Sunday morning and 30 minutes of scrolling my Facebook news feed was all it took to get this one going. All that's missing is my morning cup of...Read More
Category: Life
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day by ModernMelly Brief historical fact for those who think Father's Day is just another Hallmark created fake holiday: The first (documented) celebration of Father's Day occurred in...Read More
Your Kid’s An Asshole. (And It’s Definitely Your Fault)
Sorry, I know that's really harsh. But I really needed to get your attention, like RIGHT NOW, before it's too late. I also know that you are trying, really and truly...Read More
Boxes, Prayers & Swears (AKA Sanity Savers)
Yes. That's right: Boxes, Prayers & Swears. Where's she going with this, right? Well, it's kinda my thing, among other things, of course, for getting through life's 'stuff'. I love...Read More
Stop (SAYING) ‘Police’ Brutality
My husband and I, we live simply. We don't like ambiguity, don't tolerate intolerable behavior, we weigh our words carefully, we think before we speak. We do all of this, not with...Read More
You Think You Know Me (Because Once, You Knew Me)
You Think You Know Me (Because Once, You Knew Me) by ModernMelly A funny thing happened when I began dating my husband: I changed. At least, that's how some people...Read More
7 Ways To Get Super Powers
Really? Did you really just click to see "7 Ways To Get Super Powers"?! Yeah, I would've, too. We can't help ourselves, can we? It's these damn "List Blogs". They...Read More
If I Had A Soundtrack To My Life
As you, of course know (because you follow my blog so devoutly. Wink, wink.) I am a police loving, lipstick wearing, Steve Perry obsessed, I Love You, Man drinker, who...Read More
Willful Ignorance, Close Talkers, & More, Oh My!
I have a relatively short list of things I despise. Generally, I try to focus on the things I love- it's healthier, it's wiser, it keeps me from throat punching...Read More
Lip Service
[caption id="attachment_861" align="alignleft" width="209"] Red Lipstick[/caption] Someone. Please.... what is it about buying lipstick that makes me so ridiculously euphoric? It's right up there with shoes and purses, my one...Read More
Police Wife
I know, it seems you've been hearing quite a lot from us lately. I also know that we probably seem extreme to you, the general public, or the “quiet” wives....Read More
Well, I’ll Be Damned
Well, I''l be damned. That's what I was thinking, a few days ago, as I bobbed along in an aluminum kayak, in the middle of a crystal clear Florida spring,...Read More
Help! Just Kidding, I’d Never Ask That
When Elton John sang, "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" he was, of course, right. It's true, I'm terrible at it and avoid having to say it as if...Read More
Diary of a Plane Ride(Since I Dont Know What Else To Do)
[caption id="attachment_810" align="alignright" width="300"] Flyin'Solo[/caption] Today, at 43 years old, I took my very first solo plane trip. I was nervous, simply put. Im not a fan of air travel,...Read More
I Love You Man (Drunk)
My husband and I went out last night for a show- Dwight Yoakam, if you care (and even if you don't). Weeknight shows are a little rough- after working all...Read More
I’m Not Talking To You, I’m Talking To Me
We all do it. Don't deny it... we all talk to ourselves. Sometimes, we're the only one who listens, am I right?! (hardy-har-har, I know). It's totally normal, healthy even,...Read More
As A Mom
[caption width="200" id="attachment_306" align="alignright"] Me and My Girls[/caption] I woke up this morning excited that my daughter and her boyfriend were coming over for breakfast. Watching my daughter as an...Read More
It’s Just My Face
*As I recall it, it was on a warm summer day in 1977, when I was first given a inkling that something was different, perhaps even wrong with me. I was but...Read More
If I Could Just Get Out Of My Own Way
Seriously. If I could just get out of my own way, I'd do just peachy. I'm meaning this in a most literal sense, but I briefly acknowledge that I also...Read More
When Is A Dream Just A Dream
I've always been a super, and I mean super, vivid dreamer. In fact, I have dreams from childhood that I can still recall with sharp detail. I also have had...Read More
Objectivity, You’re a Jerk
Objectivity, You're a Jerk By ModernMelly Objectivity is a jerk. And a curse. Seriously, it is. The day after the Grammys, which I didn't watch (but read about the highlights...Read More
Watch “About My Second Children’s Book” on YouTube
About My Second Children's Book: http://youtu.be/xZhM0bucznY
Life Lessons I’ve Learned By Being A Police Wife
My husband and I met over a dozen years ago, through a dating website. We both, come to find out, just wanted to try something out of our comfort zones,...Read More
Livin’ La Vida Saludable (Part 2)
[caption id="attachment_580" align="alignright" width="300"] Ah, my Lovely Little Coffee Cup[/caption] It's 9 o'clock on a Saturday (the regular crowd shuffles in... no, no just kidding. I'm in my kitchen, not a bar...Read More
Watch “Hi There” on YouTube
Hi There: http://youtu.be/W2y2DEbgp44
Steve Fricking Perry
In 1981, on a hot summer day, I heard the song that would begin a one sided, life long love affair, one that has defied explanation, suffered through ridicule and failures by...Read More
Mean Kinda Funny
Some people seem to be born with that gene that makes them just simply know how to act right, behave, be cool. They tell appropriate jokes, they laugh normal... my humor? Well, let's say that it takes...Read More
Dear 20-Something: An Open Apology
*Disclaimer: when I started this blog post, I was in a bitchy, pissed off, and disgusted mood. I'd been watching too much "news" with their primary focus on too many...Read More
Thoughts on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
*Revised. This is a post from last year, however, it holds true today and always. For us- Police Families- National Law Enforcement Appreciation is an every day thing, but for...Read More
Ten All Time Favorite Quotes
Doesn't it seem that there is quite literally a quote out there for every situation? Over the years, I've acquired so many- storing and saving them on scraps of paper,...Read More
My Blue Family
My Blue Family To my Blue Family- My husband is one of yours. He calls you his brothers and sisters. So that makes you mine as well. I claim you...Read More
The Art of Being Vague
Ah, the art of being vague. It's, you know, kind of simple but not. (See what I did there? I was being vague.) Now, you forthright, direct people may wonder;...Read More
My Two Americas
My Two Americas Normally, I like to keep my posts kind of light and fluffy, but I've been thinking a lot about the state of our nation. I think we...Read More
Feed A Cold, Starve A Fever?!
Feed A Cold, Starve A Fever?! By ModernMelly Heyyy. Sigh. So. I took an unplanned, unwanted month (plus) long hiatus from, well... everything, thanks to the flu, and subsequently pneumonia....Read More
7 Rules For Unf*cking Your Divorce (When You Have Kids.)
7 Rules For UnF*cking Your Divorce (When You Have Kids) by ModernMelly Writing What I Know As an aspiring (paid) writer, I've often heard, and taken to heart, the sage...Read More
Scattered
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="353"] Seriously. This is how I feel.[/caption] Yup. Scattered. That'd be the word for describing my brain activity yesterday, and so far (at 9:15am) the word of today, as well....Read More
You Named Him WHAT?!
Well, that little nugget, is me. You may have seen this picture before, in another blog, but I'm compelled to use it again because it really is me. As in,...Read More
Simply Complicated
Last night I went to sleep thinking, 'Tomorrow, I'm going to work on a happy/light post for the blog!" That exclamation point was overkill, I wasn't that exuberant for God sakes....Read More
What Do you Mean, We’re Not Rich?
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="428"] Me, my signature pose, and my best "frienemy" Circa 1976[/caption] Growing up I had every reason to believe we were wealthy. After all, we...Read More
I’m Just Here For The Comments
I have an amazing group of friends. I simply love each one of them, and what they bring to the group. Now, having said that, I've got to tell you:...Read More
My 42 Year Dramedy
Yup, here's me. Grown ass woman in pigtails and a Marvel tee, getting ready to get messy. Here's also where and when I come up with these random little blogs....Read More
Poor Man’s Barbie
So, I have this dear friend (the kind you could never stop being friends with because they know way too much dirt on you) that likes to give me Barbie...Read More
He Should Know Better
Last night, while driving home from my full time job (Mary Poppins extraordinaire) my husband called with the all urgent request to not park behind him when I got home. I, of...Read More