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Month: April 2023

Mid-Week Surprise!

Remember in Monday's blog where I did a little double asterisk thingy? No? It's fine. I'm not mad. Really. It looked like this: "I do try to remind myself that my “Open Book” policy should be reserved for my blog or podcast.**" Or this: podcast** Right, well anyway ... it's fine. Here I am on … Continue reading Mid-Week Surprise! →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Blended Families Leave a comment April 26, 2023 1 Minute

Public Meltdown (thank you, Drew)

God bless you, Drew Barrymore. You always were a Firestarter.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Aging, Thoughts on Mental Health Leave a comment April 24, 2023April 13, 2024 5 Minutes

But why cruise?

One of the most common things I hear from people when I tell them we are cruising (again) is, “Oh, I could never do that … “ I always volley back with, “Oh, but you could and you should and go sign up immediately because you will still have two years to hem and haw.”

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Mental Health, Thoughts on Travel Leave a comment April 17, 2023April 13, 2024 4 Minutes

Meet the Author!

If you're local to Richmond (the one in Virginia), mark your calendar! I'll be hosting a book signing at The Local Cup in Mechanicsville (also the one in Virginia). April 22, 2023: 2:00pm-4:00pm Haven't bought What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting yet? No worries, The Local Cup will have copies available! If you'd like … Continue reading Meet the Author! →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Blended Families Leave a comment April 12, 2023 1 Minute

Bless My Heart, I’m On Vacation: Round Deux

Me: “Oh, I’m going on vacation in a few weeks/days”  Random People: “Yeah, but you’re like always on vacation now, right?

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Mental Health, Thoughts on Travel Leave a comment April 10, 2023April 13, 2024 4 Minutes

The Good WiFi

If your child is experiencing their terrible-seventeens ... you might want to upgrade that vacation WiFi package.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Family, Thoughts on Parenting Leave a comment April 3, 2023April 13, 2024 3 Minutes
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Hiking the Mendenhall Glacier: A Questionable Adventure

Did I have any business hiking across a glacier in Alaska?

Probably not.

Did I live to tell about it?

Mostly.

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Banana Ball: Six for Six

Banana Ball: Six for Six

Banana Ball’s season may be short but for a super-fan, seeing every game just takes a little creativity and coordination.

Oh, and maybe a few friends who will say “yes” to anything.

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Vacation Alert: Back to Alaska.

Vacation Alert: Back to Alaska.

I’m off on another adventure!

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by Jyl Barlow June 1, 2026May 28, 2026
Banana Ball (and all its Bliss)

Banana Ball (and all its Bliss)

Just when I thought all things wholesome had been extinct, I walked into a Banana Ball game and my faith in pure goodness was instantly restored. It was as unexpected as the midgame nod to Magic Mike courtesy of a slew of shirtless firemen dancing on the dugouts midway through the seventh inning.  If you…

by Jyl Barlow May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
Available Now: Hi, Honey!

Available Now: Hi, Honey!

Happy Mother’s Day! I’ve chosen this very day to publish my third book, Hi, Honey!: A Dementia Diary because it truly is a love letter to the relationship I had with my mom, who passed away just over a year ago. I wasn’t really aware how unique the relationship was between my mother and me…

by Jyl Barlow May 10, 2026May 10, 2026
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