Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Sometimes finding out what makes you come alive starts with learning what makes you miserable.
What Charlie Brown Taught Me about Christmas Shopping
I always knew Christmas and money go together; it took a melancholy cartoon character to help me learn how.
Chemist, Interrupted
Some people choose their majors for really good reasons. I was not one of those people.
How I Learned About Thanks … Giving
Giving thanks with my mouth was easy. Giving thanks with my checkbook wasn’t.
Believing in the Dream of Marriage
Why is it some people’s path to the altar is just a few footsteps long? Mine felt like a marathon.
Playing the Blame Game
Sometimes it’s easier to point the finger than take responsibility. It sure feels better; at least for a little while.
The Taxman Cometh
Just graduated? Just married? Then taxes are coming for you. Are you ready?
Giving Them What They Want Without Losing Who You Are
Makeovers are all the rage. But trying to be someone you’re not is just plain unlivable.
When I Grow Up
As graduation nears, maybe it’s more important to plan for who, than what, you want to be.
A Season of Celibacy, Part 1
For most people, singleness is a temporary season. This author wishes she had more actively embraced its gifts before it ended.
