Everything Else Archive

Ok, I’m not sure if November is actually national writing month. I know it’s National Novel Writing Month. And from that, BlogHer created National Blog Posting Month. It’s a time we’re all encouraged to focus on our writing. So really, it might as well be “national writing month.” It’s in that spirit that

I grew up an hour north of Indianapolis. Bachelors from Ball State (ChirpChirp!) and masters from Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!). I cheer on every major and minor sports team from my home state. I love our museums and our parks and being a tourist in my own back yard. I’ve lived and

I believe in the power of words. I’ve been trying to find the right words to express my grief over the mass shooting, the worst in our history since Wounded Knee, at a gay nightclub in Orlando…. and nothing comes. The LGBTQ community has worked their collective asses off just to be seen as human.

Last week, Meghann Foye wrote a post for the New York Post website declaring her desire for “Meternity Leave.” Which is apparently a “vacation” to “find yourself” just like new moms get! As a childfree woman, Foye’s article makes me furious. First, Foye argues that only women need “meternity.” Which is incredibly

One of the frustrating things about ADHD is how much your symptoms can vary day-to-day. Your brain processes inputs differently than most people, and the way it handles changes in routine is different too (or at least I feel like it is). It can be hard to keep yourself balanced. The most

It’s that time of year again- turn on the TV and you’re bombarded with a never ending onslaught of jewelry, chocolate and flower commercials, demanding that you impress your sweetheart with nothing less than the perfect night. A night which wouldn’t be complete without dinner and a movie. What would Valentine’s be

We’re 8 days in to the new year. One week in to a new chapter of a completely blank book. As stereotypical and played out as this may sounds, I find myself turing inward this time of year. Maybe its because I buy in to the New Year bullshit or maybe it’s

Being raised Jewish, even at the age of 35, Christmas still seems like a very foreign concept to me.  However, there is one beautiful Christmas song that I will have a strong connection with forever, Merry Christmas With Love.  Though it was apparently made famous by Clay Aiken in 2004, the song