As more and more information is released regarding Donald Trump, Jr.’s emails, the nation has burning questions. And the most pressing of these questions is obvious: Just what role DOES punctuation play in a case of potential treason? As a teacher and grammarian, I felt I had to do my […]
I am pleased to announce that I am leaving behind my passions of teaching and writing so that I can pursue the career for which I have a true gift: personal stylist. Discovering my gift was a bigger shock to me than to anyone. My approach to fashion and style […]
Only seven days until you panic and realize you have nothing for your mom on Mother’s Day. But wait. What if I told you the perfect gift is ready today? And what if I told you the gift was from Kentucky Fried Chicken? And what if I told you it’s a […]
America, we have a bathroom problem. In the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll tell you that I’m personally in favor of unisex public restrooms. I see no need to make peeing more difficult than it has to be. I avoid public restrooms on the whole because I think they’re gross. […]
Today we learned that a fourth Michigan State University football player is under investigation for sexual assault. It’s a separate charge from the ongoing investigation of his three teammates. Thirteen students at a Texas high school were arrested this week for sexually assaulting their teammates. On Monday a Midwestern State […]
“Please be on your best behavior,” my mother said as she smoothed my hair. “We want to show respect.” She pushed the revolving door and we were swept inside. Hudson’s. My senses erupted. A pianist sat playing on the most gorgeous grand piano I’d ever seen. Exotic chocolates rested behind […]
I snuggled up to my son last night and told him the good news. “I just booked us a room in a fancy hotel for our mini-vacation!” His little body wriggled with excitement, and I should have anticipated his response: “Does it have a pool?!?!” [adsanity id=”35664″ align=”aligncenter”/] It does. […]
The latest news out of Britain (aside from Emma Watson’s photos) deals with workplace attire–namely high-heeled shoes. Women are fighting back against dress codes that require them to wear heels, feminine clothing, or makeup on the job. Reading this story gave me pause…and got me thinking about what it means to […]