I find it overwhelming to consider that I am responsible for the earth’s wellbeing.
Holiday Haiku
Celebrating the many layers of the season.
Celebrating the many layers of the season.
I’ve Endorsed Cloutlighting Without Realizing It
And you probably have, too.
And you probably have, too.
4 Things People Say to You When You’re A 20-Something Dealing With Chronic Pain
“You don’t look like you’re in pain. You’re just candy-seeking prescription opioids.”
“You don’t look like you’re in pain. Are you sure you are not just looking for drugs?”
New Chapter, New Traditions
Traditions often carry with them a presumption of permanence. But when times are tumultuous, sometimes breaking traditions can be just the cure.
Traditions often carry with them a presumption of permanence. But when times are tumultuous, sometimes breaking traditions can be just the cure.
100 Words (Exactly) on Family
The certainty of change.
The certainty of change.
100 Words (Exactly) On Social Change
Sometimes, changing my own behavior and patterns can be the hardest thing to do because it requires great humility and an admission that I am not perfect
Sometimes, changing my own behavior and patterns can be the hardest thing to do because it requires great humility and an admission that I am not perfect
Defining Masculinity: Reading Between The Letters
There are many different ways to define masculinity. As it should be.
There are many different ways to define masculinity. As it should be.
100 Words (Exactly) On Compassion
It can be easy to feel compassion for others, but often much more difficult to feel it for the person who deserves your compassion the most: yourself.
It can be easy to feel compassion for others, but often much more difficult to feel it for the person who deserves your compassion the most: yourself.
How to be a Responsible Football Fan
Is it wrong to so ardently enjoy a game that is known to cause severe injuries? What does it take to be a responsible football fan?
Is it wrong to so ardently enjoy a game that is known to cause severe injuries? What does it take to be a responsible football fan?
A Single Father Raising a Daughter in the #MeToo Era
"Men need to be educated to court in a way that is neither belittling nor sexist. They need to understand how to treat the other person as a true equal."
“Men need to be educated to court in a way that is neither belittling nor sexist. They need to understand how to treat the other person as a true equal.”
Children’s Rights in the United States
Ensuring child welfare on a global scale has proven tricky, at best.
Ensuring child welfare on a global scale has proven tricky, at best.
Advocating for the Rights of Children
Ensure child welfare on a global scale. Promote the rights of children to education, health, and protection from harm. #RatifyCRC
Ensure child welfare on a global scale. Promote the rights of children to education, health, and protection from harm. #RatifyCRC
Integrity, Vulnerability, and Apologies: A Plea To Say ‘I’m Sorry’
Amanda Vining offers 100 words on Integrity.
Amanda Vining offers 100 words on Integrity.
The Sexualization of Halloween: Introduction to Modern Halloween Costumes (Part I)
Why are women’s costumes so highly sexualized when men’s costumes aren’t?
Why are women’s costumes so highly sexualized when men’s costumes aren’t?
100 Words on Love: A Love Letter to My Nephew, My Sister’s First Child
I thought of ways to show you my love.
I thought of ways to show you my love.