Never an Academic: On Finding a Plan B

Academia was always a dream for me. Starting in my younger years, the quest for…

Love in the Time of DOMA

DOMA has been slain by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).  DOMA, or…

Why Summer Sucks (For Some Of Us)

There are a handful of photographs in existence that serve as evidence that I have,…

What Is Chemistry?

The other day, my 13 year old sister and her gal pals were questioning me…

Way Too Far, Darling

So at family dinner last night my little sister mentioned that one of the girls…

I’m Too Old For This: 20-Something Tuesday

So you’re at work, and your boss is trying to teach you how to use…

A Good Vintage

I cannot tell you how many hours I spent in my youth watching Hitchcock’s To…

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Closure: Shutting the Door on Unrealized Dreams

Closure is a tricky thing. Attaining it for unrealized dreams even more so. More years…

Saying Goodbye to a Friend

Growing up is harder than I expected, everyone warns you about the increased responsibility but…

Call Me, Maybe

I’d like to get back in touch. It feels like forever ago we had a…

The Beat of Panic Attacks

th-thump th-thump, th-thump th-thump It is all I can do to not pull my hair…

How To Dress Like Audrey Hepburn

I adore Audrey Hepburn. I mean, who doesn’t? I wrote about Audrey for our “heroes”…

An Ode to Living Colorfully & the Prep Life

Or Kate Spade I love you, JCREW I need you, Preppy-Colors I have to have…

Moving Out And Moving On: Living with Past Mistakes

Sometimes, you make stupid decisions. It’s a thing that happens. It happens often in your…

The 21st Century Sewist: My Experience with Online Sewing Resources

I learned to sew as a young girl. I got my first sewing machine around…

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Lessons from Dad on Father’s Day

Our dads impart their own kind of special wisdom, generally far different than our mothers.…

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It Ain’t Easy Being a Dad

It ain’t easy being a dad. Even more so in our family, where he’s outnumbered…

My Favorite Relationship With A Man

The best relationship I’ve ever had with any man is with my dad. He is…

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Commitment Phobia: One Day I Can Fly Away?

It’s come to my attention that I have a fear of commitment. Oh no, not…

How to Pick Up a Sexy Mechanic. Like a Boss. Or Not?

 By Michelle Allow me to preface this article with this: I’ve never approached a guy…