February 21, 2022 Revel in the red panda experience at the Columbus Zoo We love animals of all kinds in our family. That’s why I’m always very tempted by the Columbus Zoo’s special behind-the-scenes VIP animal encounters….
February 19, 2022 Moms are the best. Especially mine! There’s no one like your mom. That’s especially true if you’re me, who literally hit the lottery of a lifetime in my one and…
February 15, 2022 I was a crisis support counselor – and I hope to be one again I had an interesting and varied set of extracurricular activities during my college years. I was heavily involved in Christian fellowship groups. I taught…
February 11, 2022 StretchZone Powell is my new favorite place I have experienced self-care nirvana. Imagine, if you will, an experience that gives you the full-body afterglow of a good workout, the touch-induced endorphins…
February 1, 2022 The tattoo we worked on for a year is finished Have you ever worked on something for an entire year and then felt super conflicted when it was done? That’s where I am right…
January 27, 2022 Was I the victim of a born-again brainwashing scheme? I had a complicated relationship with religion – and God – as a kid. You see, my mom is a Christian – the born-again,…
January 23, 2022 I just had the best solo vacation of my life I’ve been a mom for 12 years. In that time, never once have I taken even a one-night vacation on my own – until…
January 20, 2022 Have you ever truly immersed yourself in a painting? When was the last time you felt creatively inspired? I love a blank notebook, a new planner, an empty scrapbook and a blank canvas,…
January 18, 2022 Tween/teen vaping is insidious and everywhere Vaping is the latest thing keeping me up at night. If you’ve got a middle school-age kiddo, chances are they’ve already been exposed to…
January 14, 2022 I dieted for 35 years but that’s all over now In 2021, I kissed diets goodbye for good – and I’m not the only one. It’s crazy to think this, let alone write it,…
