I kinda hate Earth Day. There, I said it. It's not that I hate the idea of Earth Day, it's just that I feel like lately it's turned into Valentine's Day-you know, a made up holiday that puts undue pressure on people. Again, I'm not saying making people aware of our imprint here on Earth is undue ... Read More about Green Meanie

My sister called yesterday to check on me because I hadn't written a post. It's funny actually, because she was right. I explained to her that I was fine, but that I took the old advice that if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all. I just didn't have anything good to share ... Read More about Butterfly

One lesson from my mother that I will take to my grave is to "kill 'em with kindness". I don't even remember exactly when she passed it on, but I do know there were times throughout my childhood where I had some friendship issues that I struggled with. I came to my mom to find out how to fix myself ... Read More about Communicating Character

What is it about having a daughter that sometimes brings out my inner insecure high-school self?Yesterday we're at The Girl's ballet class Picture Day. As you can imagine I am already out of my element because everything is so girly and pretty and sweet. I just needed one freakin' softball mitt or ... Read More about Back Off Tiny Snot