Diversity: The state of being diverse; variety. Two pieces of media are currently being hailed (or hated, depending on your perspective) as being unusually diverse. And they totally are – in terms of race and ethnicity. Which is great, don’t get me wrong. But this isn’t a blog about race …
As you’ve probably noticed, I have a lot of really strong opinions. No matter how fired up I get about something, though, I strive to be truthful about how I’m feeling, and to not be deceptive or dishonest. I’m bringing this up because, over the weekend, I was reminded of …
Hoo boy, have I got some good stuff for you this week! Get your fill of news in today’s post, and then run along and have yourself a great weekend. Are you going to be watching the Super Bowl? I hope you have some delicious snacks while you’re enjoying all …
Every day, people say things that make me roll my eyes. From the sad to the ridiculous to the inane, it’s amazing how often you hear and read these things. How many have you heard? How many have you said? I used to say them, too. I would be pretty happy …
You know what? You look lovely. No, I’m not just saying that. I really mean it. You have a nice smile and your hair looks great and your outfit is fantastic. Oh, you want to see the picture I just took of you to see if I’m right? And now …
The weekend is so close I can almost taste it! (It tastes like no alarm clock and pizza.) Before we head off for fun, frolic, or even just hanging out on the couch watching TV with our friends, let’s take a look at what happened in the world of body …
I know people are pressed for time, and we all want information fast. We don’t want to take the time to read something that’s more than 140 characters or a quick status update. So I understand that some people have completely missed the point of what I’m doing here. However. …
Imagine you’ve experienced something powerful – something wonderful, tragic, challenging, or transcendent. Something that has profoundly affected and shaped the course of your life. Now imagine being told your experience was wrong. You didn’t do it right, what you say happened (and how you felt about it) wasn’t true. You’re …
Winter can be a really bleak, dark time. Not only are there fewer hours of daylight (and here in my little corner of the northeast, we’re treated to that extra dollop of joy, Constant Gloom), but it can also feel kind of dark in your heart. There’s just so much …
Imagine for a minute that you’ve just walked into a crowded room. Everyone turns to stare at you. Some point, some make disgusted faces. Some whisper behind their friends, and some laugh. Now imagine you walk into a room and nobody notices. No one even makes eye contact. The party …
