I now realize how strong my perfectionist tendencies are. Friends who know me well have seen it all along, I'm sure (and are probably...

A recently experienced a very ugly side of myself. And unfortunately, some close friends saw it too. I won’t go into detail, but I do...

I have an Auntie I don’t see very often, but I love her and she has a corner in my heart. It’s all because she hid behind a department...

I’m slightly obsessed with feeding the birds. I will always be a cat mama in my heart. But since my kitty passed away, I’ve found such...

I was driving down a long British road the other day, and a big truck was in front of me. The driver was going at a leisurely pace under...

I remember my English teacher in high school talking about this phrase: I’m going to crown you. Intrigued, I asked her what it meant....

I find it fascinating when people correct my grammar – especially in response to what I say verbally. I remember someone asking me

When little, I wrung out a soppy washcloth in front of my grandma. She looked at me and said with a smile, “Good for you! You did it...

I’ve written a few blog posts about taking time to celebrate. I can’t stress enough that I feel we should do more of it. Here’s one thing...

When I was living in Turkey, I would have custom clothing made. In the city of Ankara, you can visit giant fabric markets and select a...

Years ago, I read an autobiography written by a woman who grew up in a cult. It was eye-opening to say the least, but she shared a...

Now I understand why people older than me would often say, “I guess they will have to learn the hard way.” That phrase used to really...

I come from a tribe of people who love crispy bacon. (I think we just love breakfast food in general, like Ron Swanson on Parks and...

My husband cracked me up with a meme the other day that essentially said (paraphrased): Having kids makes you realize how stupid your...

I love that adulting is often about exposing ourselves to new viewpoints, which can in turn bring healing. When I was a little girl, I...

I know I’m not the only one who gets frustrated by rude behavior* that can confront us on a daily basis: getting cut off by another...

I was the youngest in my family. On top of that, I didn’t grow up around many young children. I didn’t baby-sit much, and if I did, the...

When I was little, my Mom told me that if anyone asked me to keep a secret, it never excluded my Mom. I could always tell her. It was our...

I really enjoy sending old-fashioned snail mail. I mean, let me be honest with you: I even just love the phrase “snail mail”. Recently, a...

“I know you can’t solve my problem Gina, but just listening to me really helps.” My friend was facing a difficult situation, and she said...