Month: August 2018

  • White Privilege Run Amok

    An unwavering sense of entitlement was never bred into me.

  • Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

    Do snails ever get impatient?

  • Don’t Should on Yourself

    I think the only thing we should do in this world is stop saying should.

  • A Telephonic Cultural Shift

    40 years ago, I never wanted to miss a call, even if it meant twisting my ankle.

  • 12 Things to Discuss before Getting Married

    It’s really important to have all the hard conversations beforehand so that you know what you’re getting yourself into.

  • An Unfinished Internet Story

    The story itself is sick and twisted, but the fact that no one bothered to follow up on it is even more revealing.

  • Falling Down the Customer Service Rabbit Hole

    What follows are the highlights of an online conversation I had with Tracfone Wireless. For reference, “You” is me, and anything italicized is my inner dialogue. (Because I’d never be quite so rude as to say these things out loud.) Items in bold are a synopsis of things I left out so as not to…

  • Free Cookies!

    I’d jump over a pit of vipers for a snickerdoodle!

  • 10 Day Album Challenge #4: Haley Heynderickx, I Need to Start a Garden

    She has a smoky voice that grips you, surrounds you, travels through you.

  • Know Before You Go

    This is a cautionary tale for those of you who love to travel. Do your homework beforehand. Read as much as you can on the destination. Because I’m here to tell you there’s nothing more frustrating than getting back home, only to discover that there was something awesome to see there that you completely missed.…