** Just a note before we start: mental illness is a tough issue. And those suffering need compassion and loving support. If someone is incapable of making their own decisions, or truly not in control of their words or actions, in addition to needing the utmost love and support, they also need professional help. AndContinue reading Dear Roseanne Barr,
[This post discusses topics such as suicide and sexual assault. We can all help prevent suicide. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. You are not alone.] I’m sitting here and my hands are shaking. I am outraged. Honestly, this may be the first time I am atContinue reading 13 Reasons Why: Watch Your Thoughts
I don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but The Boy Scouts have decided to officially change their name. They’re dropping the “Boy” – and instead, becoming simply the Scouts BSA, in an action that will now include girls in their program. I woke up on Wednesday, checked my phone, and that headline was literally theContinue reading Dear Boy Scouts,
Happy Wednesday! I’m back in NYC. It was an amazing weekend back home in Ohio. (Minus the Cheesecake Factory!) We had a surprise birthday party for my dad, a birthday dinner for my sisters in law, and I even hung out with an eligible bachelor. 🙂 Anywho. I’m just sitting here, chillin’ in my Yoga Toes,Continue reading Curried Sweet Potato & Carrot Latkes
I’ve gotta tell ya…sometimes I just cannot believe how socially dense we can be in 2018. I mean, for as politically correct and inclusive our carefully chosen words are…y-i-k-e-s. Let me back up. Over the weekend, I took my dad out for his birthday. We went shopping, saw a movie, and went to lunch atContinue reading The Other S-Word
Surprise! I’m back in Ohio. I just managed to sneak out during this massive blizzard in NYC, because I had an important audition back home. You know what I did last night? Watched Notting Hill. Yes yes, the classic 90’s chick flick with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. I had never seen it. And itContinue reading Dignity
This… is Operation Blizzard Food, people. In case you haven’t heard, NYC is expecting 11-15 inches of snow today. CRAZY, right? Nothing like a blanket of snow to usher in the first day of spring! But the snow is really coming down outside, and I am cozy and warm, snuggled under a blanket with the candlesContinue reading Grain Free Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Sandwich!
We’re in the home stretch of Lent. Easter is less than two weeks away. And if you’re anything like me, then maybe you’ve slipped up a time or two – or twenty – on what you’ve “given up” for Lent. So these last two weeks are the final push – the home stretch where youContinue reading #RealTalk : Private Spirituality
Well hey there, hi there, ho there! I am so excited to share tonight’s post with you 🙂 All day yesterday, it took every ounce of will power not to blurt out the news, and wait until post-time tonight. Late last year, I was invited to become a contributor to WINE publication. It is aContinue reading The Nails
First off, thank you for all your wonderful comments on Monday’s post. In case you missed it, in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness week, I did a Q & A, and answered your questions, and I was just so touched by all your compassionate and loving responses. So thank you – the world needsContinue reading Invisible Heroes
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