Stop Telling Me To Not Be Angry
We all have a wide range of emotions, one of the strongest being anger. It can come on slowly or it can hit you like a tidal wave. No matter...
Category "Voice"
The Dreaded “I Hate You” Phase
Right now, my four year old’s favorite words are “I Hate You”. You hear parents lament this phase all the time. They are hurt. They are shocked. I’m just annoyed....
My Battle With UPS So My Butt Wouldn’t Hurt
I’ve had the same computer chair for almost three years. It wasn’t that great to begin with: a box store $30 special that looks like it belongs in a dorm...
Weekend Rewind: Brad Pitt, Krampus and I’m Still Broke
Brad Pitt is the newest face of retirement. Kind of. AARP gave the actor a Happy 50th cover to celebrate his milestone birthday. For the rest of us it’s just...
It’s Okay To Wish You Were Single
With a sixteen year old going through the drama of high school dating, a four year old determined to overpower his oppressors and a husband who patiently waits his turn...
I Should Be Making Muffins
I should be making muffins. Instead I’m trying to play off the fact that I just changed my design. Again. Is it possible to be OCD about just one, single...
Put Down The Phone, Blockhead
Today I cursed in front of my child. As hard as I try to avoid that, it’s nearly impossible when you realize a two ton death machine is about to...
Buh Bye Blog Bling
I know you’re probably dizzy from all of the changes that have been made to RJC lately. I know. I’m sorry. Here’s the deal: I had major growing pains. After...
Period Shaming and Free Bleeding. Wait…what?
Warning: This post contains discussion about menstruation and the human body. So don’t leave comments talking about how I ruined your breakfast because I’ve already warned you. Just when you...
A Lesson in Iced Coffee and Kindness
I’m not a world traveler (yet) but I still take pride in the eclectic experiences I’ve had as an adult. I’ve lived on both coasts and several places in between,...
NaNoWriMo: Am I Really Doing This?
I use to write. Crazy things, dramatic things, and things with no purpose but to stretch my vocabulary and exercise my ability to set a scene. Last night I decided...