The Rage and Devastation of Being a Woman in America Today
I’m one of those obnoxious people who loves birthdays. Especially my own. A day to celebrate me? To open presents? To eat …
When Your ‘Fiancé’ Finally Graduates High School
It was the year of our Lord 2009. I had just finished my Master’s degree and the night before my graduation party, …
The emotional tax of dropping mask mandates for travel
I’ve studied emotion management in air travel and TSA airport security for 12 years. My first scholarly publication likens the emotions in …
A ‘Good Death’ Demands Communication
The year? 2003. Senior year of college. I was visiting Orlando for a conference with a bunch of dear friends, most of …
I’m done intellectualizing grief
I’m one of those people who cries at sappy commercials, especially the extended Thai life insurance ads with the Good Samaritans who …
A Tree for Love and Luck
When I started planning my last (?) holiday tree, I tried to think about the energy we need for 2022. What can …
On actually achieving goals
A few years ago, I read a short article about how of the people who make resolutions in January, more than half will …
Must-read books from 2021
Yep, books are absolutely my coping mechanism in this crazy world. I inhaled 92 last year, just short of my 100-book goal. …
22 Goals for 2022
A couple weeks ago, my social media timelines were alive with people discussing their top 2021 accomplishments. My first thought? I survived. …
Ruminations on the work/life balance lie
Full disclosure: I hate the phrase “work/life balance.” The phrase and associated societal conversations are too simplistic and set an unrealistic bar, especially …