I recently got back from a family reunion in Missouri, where I got to see some of my favorite people to whom I'm fortunate enough to be related. This meant reconnecting with the very small population of Planet Earth who - thanks to legally-binding Family Member Terms & Conditions - are familiar with (and occasionally… Continue reading Meet Barb, The Voice in My Head
Category: DPchallenge
How to Write a Blog Post (in 26 easy steps!)
1. Talk about writing your blog post. Talk about it all day long. Tell yourself, your boyfriend, the pictures on the wall. You are going to write a blog post today, damnit. Make sure everybody knows. 2. Set aside time. Schedule a date with your blog, pencil it into your day calendar, and stick to… Continue reading How to Write a Blog Post (in 26 easy steps!)
A Letter to the Girl in My Driver’s License Photo
Dear Girl In My Driver's License Photo, Dear, dear girl. What a life you lead! The winds of change have blown you through four cities in the last year, and spat you out here, spinning, with your hand on your hat. In each new place you have shaken your head, dusted yourself off and walked forward… Continue reading A Letter to the Girl in My Driver’s License Photo
A 5th Grade Tale of Love & Loss
Valentine’s Day is on Friday. Recently the Daily Post issued this DPchallenge, which got me thinking a little more about my history with this Hallmark holiday. When I was in elementary school, Valentine’s Day meant dragging my mom to Party City to buy a pack of 30 themed valentines to distribute to the rest of… Continue reading A 5th Grade Tale of Love & Loss
The Nutshell Version 