"She brought an emotional support toy into the appointment." The price of pets? Worth it.
The Price of Pets (is totally worth it)
Author: Jyl Barlow
Jyl Barlow navigates life as a wife, stepmom, avid traveler, and writer of all the things.
She is a master of hindsight and loves sharing her humorous take on life via her books and blog.
Jyl also pontificates with a friend on their podcast, Whine & Wine.
Jyl lives outside of Richmond, VA as an empty nester, annoying her husband.
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.
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.
Vacation Alert: Back to Alaska.
I'm off on another adventure! Want to follow along? I mean, why wouldn't you? Join me on the socials under Bearly Home Travel.
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 … Continue reading Banana Ball (and all its Bliss)
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 … Continue reading Available Now: Hi, Honey!
Hi, Honey! A Dementia Diary
For decades, 4 p.m. meant one thing to me: a phone call to my mom. And then one day, it was gone. Hi, Honey! A Dementia Diary shares the story of loss, grief, and growth. I can't wait for you to read it.
Skin Scans, Schedule Chaos, & Travel Fails.
A week of chaos, ranging from expired passports, weekday graduations, skin scans, and no-contact children. Can I get an amen? No? How about a margarita?
Unpacking my Suitcase, Urn included.
“Did you bring your mom?” “Yes! She's right here!” I said as I pulled a tiny urn from my pocket for all to see. ALL. All six-hundred attendees of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. All who giggled and clapped as I held up the Tiny Traveling Urn that brought me to the Dayton stage.
Go in with Delusion
On one hand, I tend to do everything with intention, very thoughtfully planned out. On the other hand, I dive in without looking back. Why? Delusion.