Being a Blonde
My mother always said she'd be a blonde grandmother. She had no intention of letting herself go gray. She died at 52, perfectly blonde,...
Let's Talk about Vulnerability
I've been really trying to be more vulnerable lately. Can you tell? ;) I recently have become very interested in Brene Brown's work. ...
Too Pooped to Pop
I'm often really tired. I spend a lot of time relaxing, napping, resting, lounging, de-stressing, reclining, and sleeping. I spend a...
No Thank You for the Memories
I'm the moderator of the Yearbook Club this year. Let me translate that for you: I'm making this year's yearbook. I have a couple of...
I Do...Wanna Dance (with Somebody)
I went to a wedding this weekend. Correction: I was in a wedding this weekend. Obviously, not mine. It was my friend J's wedding. It...
Trapped in Mayberry!
It's February and I'm in a rut. I work in a school and it's been a very mild winter here in Maryland so we haven't had any snow days. ...
Sleepin' Single in a Double Bed
Today is Galentine's Day, that beautiful holiday created by Parks and Recreation's Leslie Knope to celebrate lady friendships. I love...
Year in Review
It's the end of the year and I'm feeling sad. This hasn't been an easy year for many of us. In the last couple of days, events have...
Portrait of a Fat Girl
Luna Luna Magazine published my essay, "Portrait of a Fat Girl": http://www.lunalunamagazine.com/blog/portrait-of-a-fat-girl