I found out today that my hairstylist is moving. And while I’m happy that an exciting new journey awaits her, inside I’m screaming and crying and developing serious abandonment issues. I don’t spend a lot of money on personal pampering — no manicures, pedicures, massages, or waxing. But I do […]
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10 Commandments of Teaching
I’ve got teaching on the brain lately. Mostly because that’s what I do and think about all day, but also because it’s the time of the year when the profession starts to encompass every facet of our lives as we endure the stress of standardized tests and anxiously await the […]
Classroom Rules That Should Be Obvious But Are Apparently NOT
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] It’s that time of the school year when tensions are high. In the North, it’s freezing cold, people are in dire need of Vitamin D, our skin is so dry it’s practically flaking off, and we can’t bear to think about the remaining 2 months […]
You might have anxiety if…
Ever wonder if you’re one of millions suffering from anxiety? Many dismiss mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, believing these are all manifestations of a person’s state of mind. If you’re a pessimist, of course you’re going to be anxious or depressed, they think. This is the epitome […]
Things You Need to Do Immediately to Get Rid of Your B*tchface
Hello, my name is Lola Lolita, and I suffer from bitchface. Bitchface is a malady afflicting nearly 1/3 of the female population. Occasionally, it can cross gender lines and affect men as well, though usually only men who like other men. Not sure about women who like other women. It […]
How to Drive in the Snow: 10 Semi-Serious Tips
I nearly got in an accident on my way into work one morning, spinning out of control on the expressway and crossing two lanes to wind up on the left shoulder. Thankfully, I hadn’t landed in the 2+ feet of snow in the median, meaning I was able to do […]
13 Things Non-Parents Should Never Say to Parents
As a parent, I realize there are a lot of things we say to non-parents that are bothersome. And I totally get why we should stop. In reflecting on them, I also began to think about things non-parents should never say to parents and was inspired to compile the following […]
A-Hole Kids: Nobody Likes Them. Except A-Hole Parents. They Seem to Like Them Just Fine.
Alister’s got a couple asshole kids in his kindergarten class. I know this not because I’ve had to deal with them personally, but because I’ve cataloged all the stories Alister comes home with about these kids and made the determination myself that they are definitely Future Assholes of America. I […]