Conversations with my Millennial Sister: Happy New Year/Be Yourself
January 4, 2016 – Alexandria, VA First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! This year, surround yourself with people who love you and who care about you. And also, be yourself; life is too short to do otherwise. Air guitar in public (if that’s your thing). Daydream. Take time to enjoy the moment you’re […]
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Oppositional research
Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2015 This text conversation is funny, but it also highlights a trend I have found to be troubling. In these current times of relentless campaigning, photos opportunities, and “gotcha” moments, opposition research, or “oppo,” is everything. Oppo is done on every level from local campaigns to national. Of course, the […]
How To Survive First Contact With An INTJ
On the Amtrak somewhere in Maryland, July 30, 2015 – Enjoy this thoughtful post from fellow author and INTJ Yawatta Hosby!
Reflecting on the Fourth of July
New York, NY – July 7, 2015 All right, so I’m posting my Fourth of July post today. I know, I’m a little behind schedule. On that day, I found myself in a mood of reflection, of contemplation. My five-year-old kid and I woke up early on July 4, and we had breakfast, me waiting […]
What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes
Let me just go full-out medieval nerd for a moment… What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes.
How to Get Out of the Friend Zone—Dating Advice for Males
“Dating advice,” but also interesting observations on cultural differences 🙂
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Man Grog Wedge
May 22, 2015 To Millennials and Generation X’ers, Costco is wondrous. Where else can you buy awesome, inexpensive wine, manchego cheese, and other tasty snacks, AND eat lunch for only $1.50?! And you can also try new products. I especially recommend man grog wedge; it’s what’s for dinner 😀