The older I get, the more I find myself thinking about it.
When Mom Went Back to Work
My parents both worked when I was young, and I'm just starting to appreciate how hard that was for them.
My parents both worked when I was young, and I’m just starting to appreciate how hard that was for them.
Wedding Planning According to Other People
It might be your wedding, but other people will definitely have a say.
It might be your wedding, but other people will definitely have a say.
The Cold Basement of My Youth
There wasn't much to do there. And that's why it was so great.
There wasn’t much to do there. And that’s why it was so great.
Learning to Drink: The High School Years
I accidentally became something in High School that I wasn't trying to be.
I accidentally became something in High School that I wasn’t trying to be.
A Memory I Still Don’t Understand
Somewhere out there is a painting of me I didn’t want but have never stopped thinking about.
Somewhere out there is a painting of me I didn’t want but have never stopped thinking about.
Your Own Voice: The Instrument You Barely Hear
We use our voices far more than we pay attention to them. So how do we actually sound?
We use our voices far more than we pay attention to them. So how do we actually sound?
Why Are We So Afraid of Therapy?
Mental health is a fundamental part of our wellbeing, but why is seeking help still stigmatized?
Mental health is a fundamental part of our wellbeing, but why is seeking help still stigmatized?
The Modern Bachelor Party
It was always supposed to be a celebration. But has it gotten out of hand?
It was always supposed to be a celebration. But has it gotten out of hand?
The Fear of Forgetting
My love of list-making was prompted by a much deeper need.
My love list-making was prompted by a much deeper need.
How Do You Make Friends As An Adult? Part 3
An honest question in three parts. Part 3: As A Man
An honest question in three parts.
How Do You Make Friends As An Adult? Part 2
An honest question in three parts. Part 2: As A Couple
An honest question in three parts. Part 2: As A Couple
How Do You Make Friends As An Adult? Part 1
An honest question in three parts. Part 1: As An Individual
An honest question in three parts. Part 1: As An Individual
Dentists, Yoga Mats, and Acceptance
I did not go to the Dentist looking for a life metaphor, and yet, he provided one.
I did not go to the Dentist looking for a life metaphor, and yet, we provided one.
Restarting Is Uncontrollable
In hindsight, everything I tried to control was beyond my control.
In hindsight, everything I tried to control was beyond my control.
My Obsession With Credit Card Points
Points were a game I could win. They were also a game I couldn't stop playing.
Points were a game I could win. They were also a game I couldn’t stop playing.