how to survive the first days at a new job
If all else fails, bribe everyone with cookies and candy.
a reason to smile [sponsored]
What’s not to love about whiter teeth and a better clean feeling?
the scale
In the past five years, my perspective on weight and, in particular, owning a scale has shifted.
what if you could change one thing?
I stood staring at him. What would I change? Would I go back in time and finish that degree? Would I get rid of the extra skin and the stretch marks on my stomach, the ones I often hide?
sometimes give up on your dreams
The less than idyllic truth is this: sometimes our dreams are bullshit.
the magic moments
So much of parenting is spent intently watching our children as they scream “Watch this, Mom!” before they do whatever thing it is they needed us to watch.
what the hell do you want to eat?
My family, I suspect, like most others, does the post-work, pre-dinner dance that goes a little like: What do you want for dinner? I dunno, what are you thinking? [from the sidelines]: Pizza! Nachos! Chocolate! Chicken nuggets! Let’s go to McDonald’s! Swiss Chalet! Montanas! Cookies! Can I have dessert? Will there be extra? NO SWEET… Continue reading what the hell do you want to eat?
