If you’re like me, this is the time of year to plan your budget for 2015 and get stressed out in general about money. Here are a few suggestions to save money that you may not have thought of. 1) Drink more water. Everyone knows water is good for you and most of us don’t drink […]
Homeless in America: Patrick in Chicago
A twenty-something man sits on the ground next to a bus stop reading a worn, paperback book. His skin is pale and his hair a light shade of brown, stopping just below his shoulders. It’s a cold day in Chicago. He wears a thick, over-sized, tan coat, a winter hat, and gloves with holes at […]
Four Things Every New Parent Should Know
I have a lot going for me as a parent. I have a strong partner in parenting. I have the support of friends and family who also have young children. I have a wonderful role model in my own mother. These are all things I am grateful for every day. Despite these advantages, this parenting […]
Learning to Live in the Quiet
I think I’ve forgotten how to live in the quiet. Silence is such a rarity in my life that when I experience an elusive moment of quiet I often feel uneasy. Anyone with young children will tell you, quiet usually means trouble. Quiet means my toddler unraveled the toilet paper in the bathroom or found […]
On Ferguson: You Might Be A Racist
I wasn’t going to say anything. After all, what does a white, suburban woman have to contribute to the discussion on race in America? Probably not much. I know that, but I do have something to say. If you made up your mind about Michael Brown’s death before you researched all the facts, you might be […]
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