I’m going through a cuff bracelet phase. I’ve had two for a couple years that I’ve worn off and on, and a few months ago, I started finally really digging their style. [It generally takes me a while to catch up to fashion. For all I know, maybe th…

Have you ever met someone who had such a strong influence on your life — but you didn’t realize it at the time?I might’ve written about her before, but even if I have, I’m going to write about her again tonight. During high school, I wrote a few …

So there’s been this pimptastically janky Chrysler 300 parked in front of my house for at least 24 hours. I’ve seen it before in the neighborhood, and there’s no reason that it should be parked where it is. It’s usually parked on an adjacent stree…

They say it takes 30 days to form a habit. They say that whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. They say that the secret to writing is writing. Einstein said that the woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further …

Yesterday, my right boob awoke as though it was any other day. My left one woke up, as well, but the right one had no idea the day that was immediately before it. The Girls and I gardened outside, worked up a sweat, and I managed to stab my hands …

Yesterday I was at the store looking for a few tasty non-alcoholic options for Easter dinner, and I came across a brand of flavored sparkling water called Sparkling Ice — and it was on sale. Score. I decided to purchase the Black Raspberry and Pi…

I went to the grocery store today to stock up on frozen veggies, and as I was looking over the selection, an elderly man shuffled towards me down the aisle. He was carrying an empty grocery basket while talking on his cell phone, and I could hear …

This evening I found myself reflecting on the people around me whose hearts are brave, and who repeatedly give love a chance time and time again. And because they do, many have found it. I think each of us has a stack of relationships and related …

Remember the scene from When Harry Met Sally when Meg Ryan says to Billy Crystal during her pity party for one, “And I’m going to be 40!” “When?” he asks. “Someday,” she says. “In eight years!” he reminds her. Yesterday was BFF’s birthday, and he …

The woman who works at my dry cleaning place is really nice. We make small talk whenever I stop by, and she knows most of her customers’ last names without having to ask. She works hard, logs some long hours, seems to want to make the best life sh…