This time of year, I like to remind myself of the good things that I've experienced. It's so easy to get pulled under by the tide of...

Tomorrow is December. Every year, I'm amazed by how quickly the holiday season arrives. Like, wasn't it just July? This year, I'm...

Every once in a while, something comes along that affirms you in a way you could not have imagined. I recently read two novels that did...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 was listening to "Dancing in the Dark" this morning. Obviously. It's always been one of my favorite Springsteen songs because a) if...

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...