In an effort to save time in the writing process I considered using this writing space to figure some things out with the help of the commenters (that’s you, in case you didn’t know) (even though, yes, you’re smarter than I am and of course you knew that!) In this quest, I realized that more [...]
You know how you find yourself in a small circle of people and you begin having a conversation about something rather tender? Everyone appears to be comfortable with it because the circle is small. There is safety in numbers. Especially small ones. The issue is, naturally, race. It’s a topic that I’ve come to be [...]
I’m trying to be a better blogger but there’s this THING, y’all. There’s this JOB. And this gaggle of kids I have. They’re all pretty awesome and I can’t quit them just like a gay guy can quit another gay guy. Too far? I’m blaming my cute doggie who is, for some reason, really snuggling [...]
Like many folks I tuned in to watch Oprah’s show yesterday. I did so because I wanted to see my friend Karen of Chookooloonks since I knew she was going to be featured. As usual, she didn’t disappoint. She was easily the funniest woman on the show and I can even picture her doing her [...]
It’s been a few years since I’ve participated in Snackie’s “Happy Self Love Day” and I must admit that I missed it terribly. This year doesn’t seem like the best one to come up with reasons I love myself even though it’s something I have been working on of late. (Honestly, I added “of late” [...]
I really do try to get on the bandwagon but most instances find me half a mile behind. It reminds me of being the 2nd best runner in school right behind my sister, Erin, who was like the wind. I haven’t ever won in a foot race against her but since she’s had that knee [...]
Many moons ago when I started writing I frequented the site of a guy named Elden. That’s his given Christian name, but he goes by Fatty. And he’s not. Not at all. Unless you are discussing his huge heart for his family and specifically, his wife Susan. She’s battled breast cancer for some time now [...]
I am one tired woman and while I could list the amazing, unbelievable and slightly incredible things I’d had to deal with just today I fear I’d get tired all over again. After school today I had a consulting job an hour away, three hours of consulting, and then another hour drive home. Who’s tired [...]
Listen. There are hundreds of women descending on the city of my birth and youth in a few days. If you would, please, I am looking for this other Chicagoan. He sings my current favorite song which I’ll be playing ad nauseam on my jaunty drive to The City. Mostly I refer to him as [...]
I’ve been struggling with what to reveal about this unforeseen charitable event I’ve fallen into, and some of it came after a conversation with my friend Juli after she sent me a check in the mail. I began to wonder all sorts of things about next steps. What do people expect from me after sending [...]
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