People-Symbols
It is 2001. I’m a 17 year old white, female, high school senior comparing ACT scores and grade point averages with my black male friend[...]
How to Stay Married Forever
Two weeks have passed since my grandmother left this Earth, which is typically my time frame for cataloguing the bigger lesson in sad things. Something[...]
If It’s an Emotional Roller Coaster You’re Probably Doing it Right
Here’s what happens: You have this baby and slide right into full attachment for eight, twelve, sixteen weeks. This time is a blessing; fully dedicated[...]
What I Learned When I Stopped Paying Attention to the News
The idea seemed ludicrous for a person working in labor communications: stop paying attention to the news? How would I know all the current events necessary to stay up[...]
The Truth About Mom and the Dog
It was Christmas Eve 2010 when 27-year-old Michelle settled hungover into the couch to nap off the night before. Maybe watch a movie. Chris had[...]
Prison of Self-Importance
I did it, guys. I busted out of the prison of my own self-importance. Currently, I’m in the woods and I can still see the[...]
Never Easy, Always Worth It 🖤
It’s never going to be simple. Not with your kids, certainly not with mine and especially not with this one. You see, my son came into this[...]
Sucking It Up…and Other Holiday Traditions
Ah, the Holidays. Let me just preface any complaining that goes down here by making it crystal clear that the Holidays are my literal favorite.[...]
Digital House of Lies, Part 2: Change Yourself, Change the World
This is the second in a two-part series. Click here to read Part One. One emotional advantage I do have in the realm of politics is[...]
Digital House of Lies, Part 1: Blocking all the Barbara’s
This is the first in a two-part series. Click here for Part Two. I started writing things down about the position of politics in my[...]