Mark Twain, one of my most favorite humorists of all time, once said, “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” While I’m not so sure about the ignorance part, I think the confidence part is key. And it is something we can all attain. Here are […]
I am suffering from a condition I am referring to as “The Overwhelming.” My entire life is in some way touched by this malady and it really, really sucks. We’ve had some upsetting medical news recently which has shaken up our lives, as well as our diet, and stresses me […]
As a new mom, something happens every day that leaves me thinking, “What in the actual fuck?” I know I can’t be alone in this. Right, guys? Bueller? Most recently, it was a woman who works at my daughter’s daycare. She is always very nice and extremely sweet to my […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Carrie Tinsley of Carrie On, Y’all This is a picture of me when I turned 10. I’m looking down at my birthday cake, and I have terrible bangs. This was a running theme throughout my childhood. When my bangs got too long for my taste, […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I am a somewhat of an indecisive person. Well, I think I am. I’m pretty sure. Um, yes. Yes, I am. If I am trying to put it in a good light, I say I’m very laid back or I’m flexible. The truth is, though, that […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I was chatting via messenger a few weeks ago with a really close friend. She had made a Facebook post that eluded to a really bad weekend and possibly some depression going on because of said weekend. After asking how she was, she explained to me that […]
I joke about being old. A lot. Thing is, I know I’m not really that old. I mean, I’m old insofar as my high school students might define the term. I’ve got crow’s feet and scowl lines. My skin is a little saggier than it used to be. I’m getting closer […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Happiness. That nine-letter word holds a lot of weight, doesn’t it? For some, it holds expectation, both positive and negative. For some, it holds false realities, both painfully honest and painfully deceitful. For some, it’s a destination that can feel like it’s waiting at the end […]