I’ve suffered with cold sores since I was a child. I don’t know who exposed me and I don’t remember when I got my first cold sore, but I’ve had periodic outbreaks of swollen, painful blisters on my lips going …
Rachael also contributed to this post. When I get up for work on a weekday morning, I keep to a routine. Among other things, I get something to eat, take some time to think about the day ahead, and then …
I have a number of friends who are considering leaving their jobs this year. That’s not surprising, because a lot of people have left their jobs this year. The reasons are varied, but a lot of it comes down to …
I turned 40 during the pandemic. After getting vaccinated, I began catching up on some non-urgent preventative medical appointments, including scheduling my first mammogram. Many of my good friends are a few years older than me, so I know women …
In mid-March, schools around the United States closed, seemingly overnight. That meant a lot of parents were left with kids at home, possibly for the rest of the school year. It creates a lot of challenges for parents. Every parent …
Americans are too sedentary. We sit too much and don’t get out enough, and the impact on our bodies is serious. The solution is to get active, and while vigorous activity like running is good for you, studies have shown …
Most people have heard the word economics before, but there’s a good chance they only have a vague idea what it means … or, if they did know in some dusty old class, they don’t remember it now. Economics is …
Having something stolen feels like a violation. There’s this sense of intrusion into your space, this understanding that someone came into your things and took them. It’s worse when you don’t know where it is or if you’ll ever see …
There are times in life when I know exactly what to do. I have a path in front of me, and I walk it confidently. I know the job I need to complete, the errand I need to run, or …
So, you’re facing a huge decision. This one’s big. Really big. This is the kind of decision that will make or break you. Sausage or bacon? Okay, maybe not, but there are plenty of times when we do have to …
