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PB& Jen

Weekly humor-with-heart for the Gen X sandwich generation. Navigating the messy middle of aging parents, growing children, and the beautiful chaos in between.

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Notes from the Sandwich Generation

Jen lives in the beautifully messy middle of the sandwich generation. Her weekly humor-with-heart column resonates with Gen X readers balancing the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents. This isn't just about survival; it's about finding the grace, the jokes, and the connection in the daily balancing act. Join a community navigating the complexity of midlife together, one story at a time.

Weekly humor with heart for the messy middle of the Sandwich Generation.

Latest Columns

Weekly chronicles from the messy middle—finding the heart in the humor of multi-generational caregiving.

(1)

Sandwich Generation Chronicles: The Joy of Cold Coffee

(2)

Caring for the Caretakers: Finding Humor in the Chaos

(3)

Messy Middles and High School Middles: A Survival Guide

Echoes from the Messy Middle

"Jen's humor helps me realize I'm not the only one hiding in the pantry with a bag of peanut butter cups while my toddler and my dad both nap."

Sarah M., Substack Subscriber

"A column that finally speaks the truth about the hilarious, heartbreaking, and messy middle of midlife. It's my weekly essential."

David L., Weekly Reader

"Every week, I find a piece of my own soul in these words. It's the companion I didn't know I needed on this journey."

Elena R., Long-time Follower

"Jen gives us that laughter, wrapped in a warm hug of shared experience. It's the highlight of my Sunday morning."

Mark T., Parent & Caregiver

HUMOR WITH HEART

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