Skipping Through Life “I’ve never done this before,” I whispered to my boyfriend, our foreheads touching, sending sparks throughout my body. “The first time can be scary but still exciting,” he whispered. I leaned against...
Addiction stinks Holidays fill your life with thoughts of love and home. But this year, the holidays filled me with sadness. I planned the Thanksgiving meal. I cooked the Thanksgiving meal. I washed five...
When asked to stand in a line, I roll my eyes. I’m not one of the crowd and do not belong in the back of the line. I’m a man who belongs near the...
“Would NOT recommend. My driver is SO embarrassing!” Benny, age 13: 1 star “My driver left my house five minutes late. That means I got to the mall five minutes late to meet my...
Are my eyes deceiving me? What did I just read? Hold onto your yoga mats because today, August 15, is National Relaxation Day! My first thought was, Is there a day for everything? And my second...
This is why we can’t have nice things. I join this kitchen community with equal measures of excitement and concern. I love the trendy gray quartz countertop and white subway tile backsplash. The sports...
Call me Ralphie. Not because I am a secret owner in the Ralph’s grocery store chain. And not because I am transitioning. Changing my sheets is hard enough. My name change reflects my connection...
“He never stopped ripping things up”: Trump’s shredding of paper in the White House was far more widespread and indiscriminate than previously known and — despite multiple admonishments — extended throughout his presidency. — Washington Post, February 5, 2022 Trump...
“I’m fine, really, don’t worry about me” TO: 4th grade parents in Miss Olsen’s class FROM: Principal Smith SUBJECT: Miss Olsen is out sick MESSAGE: I will be your child’s 4th-grade teacher as Miss...