I had intended to write about something completely different for today’s post, but then last night I saw something that – completely unexpectedly – made me burst into tears. So it seemed more important to talk about this, and wait for next week to bring up my original topic. Check …
When I was a senior in high school, I was voted Best Personality in our class poll. I was thrilled! My classmates agreed that I had a great personality – and, even better, the guy who was chosen in the same category was a good friend of mine. What’s not …
I haven’t owned a scale since 2007. When I am forced to get on the scale at the doctor’s office, I ask them to keep the number to themselves, and I close my eyes while they weigh me. Maybe you think I’m being silly and naive, ignoring possible threats to …
The body positive interwebs and my Facebook news feed have been blowing up with conversations about Maria Kang, a mother of three who has a website about how she has transformed her post-pregnancy body. Accompanying these discussions is a photo of Kang in a workout bra and shorts, surrounded by …
Today is Love Your Body Day! This is a fantastic idea, especially coming on the heels of that stupid Fat Shaming Week some dudes started on Twitter. Here’s the gist: Every day, in so many ways, the beauty industry (and the media in general) tell women and girls that being …
Just last week, I wrote about how the internet can be a fantastic place that allows us to connect with like-minded and wonderful people. And then the internet had to contradict me, and prove that it is also full of angry, hateful, terrible people. Thanks a lot, internet! Some jerks …
The internet in general and social media in particular can be seriously overwhelming. It’s hard to keep up with all of the blog posts and news feeds, the status updates, pins, and tweets. Some people just walk away from all the digital noise, choosing instead to make connections with people …
Well, here’s a lesson I never wanted to learn while I was on vacation: You never truly appreciate your mobility until it’s gone. Ankle splint + ocean view = Not too shabby. Yesterday I was walking on the Marginal Way in Ogunguit, Maine, when my foot landed on a short …
Greetings from the southern coast of Maine! It’s a foggy morning, but I’m hopeful it will burn off and be a beautiful day by the sea. Yesterday was pretty rainy and gloomy, too, so my friend and I did what you usually do when it’s raining and you’re on vacation …
First, I’d like to offer a big ol’ welcome to all of my new readers! There is an article on the website of the local newspaper about me, so I have quite a lot of new visitors to the site. I hope you’ll stick around! Now, I’d like to talk …
