I first lost my virginity when I was a teenager. I knew all about birth control and safe sex, I wasn't afraid to talk about sex with my partner and I even bought the first pack of condoms that...
Let me precede this blog by saying this is not a blog paying homage to Bill Cosby. Straight up, there it is: there's a difference between Bill and Cliff. But, that's not what this blog is about. This blog...
When I started dating my husband several years ago, I knew that football played a huge role in his life, both as a coach and as a former player. I guess you can say that I was fully aware...
Love at first sight
Life is funny. At 22 years old, I began my first teaching job. I was a bit pouty because this job was not my first choice. Sure, I was grateful, but I had another plan in mind. You know,...
The idea of separation carries a negative connotation, no matter how you slice it. A couple separates, one partner moves out, and the next thing you know, the divorce is finalized. It’s almost universally known as the natural prelude...
I’ve been trying to hide something from everyone – very literally everyone – for my entire life, but I’m finally ready to just come out with it.
I have hyperhidrosis.
When I confess this to anyone, the response I get...
I was watching one of my favorite sitcoms the other day and it just so happened to be the Mother’s Day episode. In the episode, the Dad takes their kids to his mother’s house for the weekend so that...
My entire body hurts tonight. Aches deep down to the bones. I am tired. I am sore. Even my skin hurts. I have just reminded my five-year-old daughter again to please not jump on mommy. Please don’t climb on...
If you had told the 13-year-old me that one day I was going to convert to Judaism and raise my child Jewish, I wouldn't have believed you. I grew up in a small town in Indiana, going to Catholic...
My husband and I have a ten year age gap. When I was just a newborn ball of goo, he was a full-fledged boy of the '80s, riding his bike around his suburban neighborhood listening to Journey on his...
I once heard someone say “thank your dad that you were born because most likely your mom was not in the mood.” I chuckle every time I think about that statement because I can completely identify with it. At some...
Steve and I have been married for 14 years. From the onset of our relationship, we knew that we were very different. He preferred nights with a Blockbuster movie while I was still very much in my party girl...
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit cute, sent shockwaves up my spine. He thought the baby was him. Before I could...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Originally, I was going to give a few "how to's" related to loving someone with mental illness, but today I realized that there is no certain path.
My husband has battled depression since he was...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts
Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
