My Tina Fey Catastrophe: Making Lemonade Out Of Liz Lemons

I had so much potential. In 2nd grade my poetry was featured on the bulletin board regularly. In 6th grade Ms. Dormer told my mom I’d be a Broadway scribe someday (Lin Manuel Miranda, watch out!). I was published in literary mags in high school, got the English Honors Award senior year. Writing was simply …

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Who are the People on Your Commuter Train?

I’ve been a commuter for 3.5 glorious years. And I have to say, commuting gets a bad rap. It’s not that terrible. In fact, I quite enjoy that 2 hours per day all to myself. Some people sleep. Some people stare out the window. Some people stream TV series. Some people delight in trashy social …

The Holiday Card Hierarchy: What does yours say about you?

June Cleaver, I am not. I don’t (can’t) cook. I have no eye for home décor. I can barely pick out matching outfits for myself. Heck, I don’t even celebrate Christmas. But tis the season indeed, and there is one holiday tradition that gets me every year. Holiday cards. There is just something about getting …

Don’t you hate it when your blog topics get stolen? No more excuses.

I've started this blog "for real" numerous times over the years. It's a personal goal to write. Something. Anything. I have a ton in my life to be grateful for. Three beautiful children. A loving and supportive husband. A job as a Wall Street trader. But something has always been missing. Besides just a workout …