Though it might seem like it, I never forget that I have a blog. I just forget to schedule time to actually write anything. There's no shortage of ideas flurrying around in my head. Some are irreverent. Some are controversial. Some are whimsical. All are logged in a notebook that … [Read more...] about Summer Adventure List 2017…With a Twist
Rules to Live By
I am a woman who loves rules. I also love pushing and stretching and bending rules that don't make sense. I appreciate civil disobedience. I love a good protest. I've been writing letters to CEOs and Senators since I was 10. While I appreciate rules, I also appreciate … [Read more...] about Rules to Live By
#ThankATeacher
We've been in some state of mourning since November 9. No joke. The DeVos confirmation about put us all over the proverbial edge. The tough part in all this has been the effect on my children. They saw us campaign and canvass for much of last year. Our candidate lost. They saw us … [Read more...] about #ThankATeacher
Everyday Can Be MLK Day
It's wonderful to have a national day of service to reflect on the indelible mark Martin Luther King, Jr. left on this country. It's especially healing to honor him now, in this volatile climate brimming with racism, misogyny, xenophobia, and fear mongering. We need the reminder … [Read more...] about Everyday Can Be MLK Day
10 Simple Ways to Make 2017 Shine
I’m having chocolate for breakfast. This should tell you all you need to know about 2016. I’ve pretty much been eating my feelings, especially since November 9. Friends and family have been gifting us sausages from a small, organic butcher in Wisconsin, cheese (also from … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Ways to Make 2017 Shine
Have a Heart (of Haiti) This Holiday Season
I never imagined some of my favorite Christmas ornaments would come from Haiti. Truth be told, when I was there in October I loaded up on ornaments for gifts, but now I can't bear to part with them. The metal work is gorgeous, and I am especially enamored with those pieces since … [Read more...] about Have a Heart (of Haiti) This Holiday Season
What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
For many years when I looked in the mirror, I saw mostly discomfort, awkwardness, and low self-esteem. I didn't see beauty and I never felt attractive. I felt jumbled on definitions of internal and external beauty. I focused on my scars, my vampire teeth and overbite, and my … [Read more...] about What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?