Relationships
What Would You Grab in a Fire?
One day last summer, I had just finished my step aerobics class at the gym across the street and swung open the front door to our apartment complex when I smelled it. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was smelling until I had taken a few steps up the stairs. SMOKE! Holy crap! The staircase…
Read MoreAlways Poop in the Sunshine
My dog, Skyla, has a lot of quirks, and I’m always learning from her. One of her habits, though, leaves me a bit baffled. There are lots of trails and ponds in our neighborhood with little shady spots and secluded pathways. When Skyla has to…um, do her doggie business…she avoids all the private enclaves and heads…
Read MoreThe Most Destructive Force in the Universe (and the One Thing That Can Stop It)
I’m usually a very happy person, but sometimes it’s easy to feel down about all the problems in the world. The economy is a mess, global warming is frying the planet, the news is filled with unending war…and I bet if you read this post a year from now—or even 5 years from now—we’d still…
Read More5 Situations Where “Good Enough” Is Enough
At some point or another, we all get caught up in perfection. We’re so engrossed with the idea of doing something perfectly that we don’t enjoy ourselves, or worse yet, may never finish what we set out to do! Now, take a deep breath and relax….I’m here to give you permission to do a “good…
Read MoreExpand Your Expectations For Other People
I’m not much of a baker (I have a tendency to disregard recipes and make a mess), but I decided to try my hand at being a domestic goddess, if only for a day. I made some vegan banana walnut bread for Chris (it’s got to be healthier than that Captain Crunch cereal he normally…
Read MoreStart a New Tradition By Making Your Own Holidays
Do you ever get tired of celebrating holidays the same way every year? Do you ever get tired of holidays in general? I know I do! That’s why I decided long ago that I wouldn’t resign myself to participating in the same old traditions. I’ve been inventing my own holidays and traditions (like the Thank…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Wish Lists
Christmas is just a few days away, and I’m so excited about the presents Chris will give me—especially because I already know what they will be. I’m no psychic. Chris and I use a simple concept to be sure we both get what our hearts desire at every gift-giving occasion: the wish list. THUMP! That…
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