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• Introducing ‘Veginem’

  

  I enjoy vegan food. I enjoy Eminem. It seemed like a natural combination, so I present to you my debut as “Veginem.” (This will only make sense if you’re... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Get in Shape, (Birthday) Girl!

  

  Today I was planning on sharing a post in which I present to you an Eminem rap with a vegan slant, but you’re going to have to wait for my debut as Veginem for... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Where’s Waldo? Probably in Therapy

  Patient Name: Harold, but goes by “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Session notes: Patient has possible abandonment issues due to lack of parental supervision... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Better Than BlogHer, Right?

  

  This week thousands of bloggers are in Chicago attending BlogHer13, one of the biggest blogging conferences in the country. Bloggers will check out seminars,... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Missed Opportunity

  Deep thought: What came first—the color orange or the fruit? Did someone look at the fruit and think, “That’s the color orange, so we’ll just call in an orange! Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

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  Posted on 19 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hot and Bothered

  

  We’re in the middle of a heat wave in my area, which by definition means a week of temperatures above 90 degrees with humidity, no rain and a plethora of manic... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Questionable Karma

  Not too long ago I had the unfortunate experience of waking up with a Nickelback song in my head. For some people—the dozen or so fans of the band—this would... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask Abby Anything, Part 2

  Welcome to Part 2 in the “Ask Abby Anything” series that makes me feel selfish but that I’m writing because I am a WARRIOR who will do anything to make you... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Internship

  

  Thank you for you interest in becoming my editorial intern. I realize this is a slightly unconventional position, but I need help with some things and you need... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Hidden, Hairy Agenda

  

  I’ve made no secret of the fact that despite my best intentions, I’m not a cat person but still own a cat because I don’t always make good decisions. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Out With the Old

  

  Do you see these shoes? I’ve had them for around a year, and I can’t tell you how many miles I’ve logged in these suckers. From going to the gym, for walks or t... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Write?

  Disappointment isn’t something that I deal with well. More often than not I keep things behind the scenes, but occasionally whining slips out—as evidenced by... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfect (Playground) Pitch

  Playgrounds and jungle gyms were staples in my childhood, and despite the many injuries and near-miss catastrophes, those were good times. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask Abby Anything

  I have a “real” post for Friday, but today I present a completely self-indulgent “Ask Abby Anything” segment. The “TODAY” Show hasn’t called to interview me... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The War on Wedgies

  

  While I am a grown woman, I’m not “girly-girly” at all, and the description of my wardrobe and beauty regime can be summed up with “comfort” and “if I have to. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Talking Dirty

  

  If you’re new here, I should tell you that I love my garden and flowers. The OCD in me takes immense pleasure in dead-heading petunias, picking green beans and... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Word Search

  This isn’t a “real” post. Well, technically it is considering that I wrote words and published it here, but the “real” post will come on Tuesday, so be... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Love Not Camping

  

  I originally published this a couple of years ago, but seeing as it’s almost “camping season” and no one’s on the Internet this weekend, it’s worth a rerun.... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Natural Reaction

  For every action, there is an equal and opposite overreaction, usually by me. Well, that’s not entirely true. I’ve realized that I’m great in situations that... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION