I like blogging Sundays. I think of it as Jesus' birthday or something heathen-like, despite all my years as a Christian. I'm like, "hey! Jesus! We should have donuts about you today!" Here's what happened this Sunday. My alarm -... Continue Reading →
I have been to many places in this world that I felt were superior natural sites, but this weekend was really something. Like, jaw-dropping, "oh my gosh. pull over. pull over I need to just look at that forever," everything... Continue Reading →
You know exactly who in your circle of friends is doing Crossfit. You know how you know? Because the mini-cult that is Crossfit cannot stop talking about it. All day long, on every form of social media, there they are....throwing... Continue Reading →
For all the ways I fear social media and technology are destroying our abilities to communicate face-to-face with whole sentences and brain-washing us for the final takeover of the world.....those same social media and technology demons sure made it easier... Continue Reading →
Anyone who has ever used Craigslist to find a new roommate or a new place to live knows that it's a crapshoot. Once someone came to our interview saying she was really glad I had laundry machines, because "I just hate... Continue Reading →
You're familiar with the concept of the bucket list - the list of goals or dreams, serious or frivolous, you wish to accomplish before you "kick the bucket." I myself have a "thirtyx30" list of things I'd like to get... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow I finally leave Ireland, after a week of solo traveling here. Time has been fast and time has been slow, but I have really loved this adventure. Here are some highlights: Accents - is it just me, or is... Continue Reading →
I've discovered why people don't move across the country: I lost my deodorant three days ago somewhere in my room. And I have to get rid of my Christmas decorations. This is demoralizing. The only reason my bed is made... Continue Reading →
Imperfections — in things, in people, in places — add character to life. Tell us about an imperfection that you cherish. I have an obsession with speech impediments. I am attracted to the "normal things" like Channing Tatum, manners, good... Continue Reading →
This will tick people off. But. As anti-corporation, cynical, Christian and "good" as I can be, as someone who works with youth of all ages, I've got to say something. No doubt by now you've seen something about the backlash... Continue Reading →
Eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's Half-Baked Fro Yo. By myself. And not feel guilty. Or calories. Take a long, hot, bubbly, boozy, bookish bath with my bestie Jane Austen. Have a slumber party with my best friends like... Continue Reading →