Although most cats will get you up before you’re ready on the weekends, these two developed a habit of coming in during the middle of the night, banging the blinds against the window—I’m not kidding—and yowling when they wanted human attention. Aang has even resorted to leaping from the top of the eight-foot-tall bookcase onto my stomach when he really wants something.
Read MoreThis one is going to be shorter because it’s my birthday, the weather is decent so I’d like to get outside, and my best friend from New Orleans is flying in this afternoon. We’ve known each other for thirty-five years and haven’t seen each other since the Before Times. So, here are a few bullet points from the other side of forty-five.
Read MoreAsking for help can be intimidating. There are three things I believe to be true:
The first ‘yes’ generates confidence and makes it easier to go after the next one.
People, as a rule, want to help where they can.
When you get those yeses, reciprocate. There’s always something you can give back.
We all feel ‘like idiots’ when we feel we’ve been taken in in some way, but there is a special kind of shame that women feel when they thought they’d made a friend and ‘once again’ he was only interested in objectification and sex.
Read MoreDean and I are celebrating our seven year wedding anniversary this weekend. Over ten years together. I’m looking back on what I’ve learned about marriage as well as the advice I would give my pre-married self if I had the opportunity.
Read MoreMy kindergarten friend, Aerie asked me to write today’s post in a compare and contrast theme. Specifically, comparing how I was at twenty to how I am now.
Read MoreNot all introverts are wallflowers, just as not every extrovert is an in-your-face party animal.
Read MoreBest friends throughout the ages.
Read MoreWe moved, started getting settled, things shut down. We’ve still managed to make some new friends.
Read MoreWhen you’re sharing the load, sometimes you may feel like you’re … doing more than your share.
Read MoreFifty years ago my parents were married. Because we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, there won’t be a big celebration. But that’s okay.
Read MoreI’m still friends with everyone in this thumbnail. And I think that’s via mutual effort. Friendship is a theme that has been brought up frequently for me this month, so I am examining it in this post.
Read MoreThe holidays are different this year. Regardless of your beliefs, it’s okay to stop the passive aggressive memes for the rest of the year.
Read MoreA few small things I’m thankful for this year. Including just having a cold.
Read MoreFor all of those out there in the habit of beating themselves up because they just. can’t. create.
Read MoreThe two young women in the picture were just happy to dance with their friends. According to some, they should ‘expect’ to be harassed when they go out.
Read MoreIt can be very easy to dismiss the tiny things that give us happiness. I think it all too important to recognize them right now.
Read MoreAdopting Aang and Cloud. Remembering Jake.
Read MoreNo matter what your situation is, you’re doing the best with what you have. And everyone’s experience will be different. Give yourself a break.
Read MoreGrowing up and learning the difference between boys as friends and boys who use friendship as an on ramp.
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