Finding the balance between healthy and reckless. — The only thing more fitting of 2020 than contracting Covid right before Christmas was contracting Covid two weeks before I received my first vaccination dose. I almost made it. Even more ironic is my own opinion that I’m probably the most cautious person I know when it comes to the…

These women found empowerment amidst social control. — I was one of many boarding school kids that assumed I was there because my parents didn’t want to raise me. The actual truth may not be that harsh, but nevertheless, the school took their role of overbearing parent seriously. They made every effort to remove all ways for us…

And much safer during the pandemic. — If you’ve ever indulged in an extra decadent piece of cheesecake, then you understand that some moments are almost as good as sex. Such strong feelings can leave you moaning out loud in the Cheesecake Factory, while the mom in the next booth over covers her child’s ears. Don’t worry…

It only took a global pandemic for it to happen. — Businesses are struggling to open their doors after Covid-19 restrictions ease because their employees aren’t ready to come back to work. People want to stay home and collect unemployment. Up until the end of July, when the extra $600 a week ended, many Americans were making more money sitting at…

Introducing: A Vacation From Hell — “This is never going to work,” I thought when I learned he didn’t have a passport. How would we walk hand in hand through white-washed villages in Greece? We clearly had different priorities if he hadn’t put in the effort to see the world before now. Still, I really liked…

Interpretations behind the meaning of their screams. — Two houses and one whole apartment complex down the street, I can still hear them. The high pitched WOOOO’s break my concentration, although I feel like I should be used to it and able to tune it out by now. I melodramatically roll my eyes because that’s all I can…

Surprise! Your ‘faults’ can be a good thing. You are most likely one of two types of people. Other’s weaknesses annoy you. “My sister seriously needs to learn how to say no and not be a doormat.” Your own weaknesses annoy you. …

Consider it a compliment. — You might be familiar with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages — a theory that lasting love stems from doing the things that make your partner feel loved. The different (less fun) ones that people identify with are: Receiving Gifts Quality Time Acts of Service Physical Touch Words of Affirmation This…

I’m flattered that’s the worst thing you could find wrong with me — My dear friend Beth is going through a painful divorce. Her husband of over a decade has done and said some very painful things. One of the ways he controls her is by attempting to isolate her from her support systems, which includes me. Luckily, she’s too smart to let…