Staying Young
Next Monday is my 38th birthday. It is very weird to see that sentence. I don't feel 38...most of the time. Like, when my mother was...
Competency Academy
On Sunday, I missed my flight. It was the only flight from Charleston, WV to Dulles going that day. And I missed it. My friend, N, and...
I'm Lost: A List
1. In 2012, I started a new career. I was a Public Librarian. I had finally chosen my path. 2. In 2015, I quit that career. ...
Amounting to Nothing
Today, I read this great advice column on Man Repeller. It gave me some real reassurance that I'm not the only one who worries about...
I'm a ButterBurger Baby
As I've mentioned before, I'm planning a year-long trip around the United States. I'm excited about this epic road trip, but it also...
I Wanna Change My Clothes, My Hair, My Face...
I was listening to "Dancing in the Dark" this morning. Obviously. It's always been one of my favorite Springsteen songs because a) if...
Is This Life?
I don't know about you, but I am officially struggling. I spent a lot of time in a black hole of depression (I've talked about it...you...
Speaking to Me
I just finished a book that made me feel...understood. This has been a good year for books that speak to me. I read Roxane Gay's Hunger...
The Loneliest Number
You know that feeling you get when you don't have any plans for the weekend? Or, you haven't been out with friends for a few days? Or,...
Let's (not) Talk About Food
For most of my life, I've been talking about food. Sometimes, it's been fun: "Yes! That cake was amazing. How did you make the...
