Our writer puts it out there that she wants a dog and ends up with an egg-sucking, duck-herding, fry-eating attack rescue dog … the perfect pet!
My Private Sudan: Part I
A helicopter pilot working in Sudan argues the scorched earth policy Western media attributed to an oil company should have been called fiction, not fact.
The Sting of Self Doubt
If you are relying on the destination to provide you with that happiness, you will ultimately be disappointed and often feel the sting of self-doubt.
Scar Tissue: Seeing Beyond Dating Chaos
I realize everyone has baggage. (Ahem, those without baggage tend to be extremely boring. Sorry. It’s true.) I try to be a compassionate person who can wait it out for the right guy. Not for the truly married ones mind you, but for the truly separated ones who are going through a hard time before the inevitable divorce.
Rock Wall: Motherhood and the Fractures of Solitude
Are we rock walls that begin to chip and fracture over time, or are we made up of multiple chips and fractures that come together to form a united rock wall front? I believe I will always remember the moment that I realized solitude was something I would have to steal, plan for, fight for and strategize to attain.
Being at the Olympics (And Yes, I’m a Fan!)
Okay, yes, I’m an Olympic fan in the midst of the two-week event that brings the world together. Despite the worries, financial concerns, protests, and naysayers, I’m having a great time.
When Journalism Crosses into Tragedy Porn: Olympics Coverage of Joannie Rochette
Was the media coverage of Olympic skater Joannie Rochette’s short program, just three days after her mother’s death, valid news or tragedy pornography?
Speed Trap: When Life in the Fast Lane Doesn’t Work Anymore
“I’m sorry,” I tell the cop, wiping my hand furiously across my face. “I don’t know what’s the matter with me. It’s just a bad day. A bad, bad day. And this is just one more bloody thing on top of EVERY OTHER BLOODY THING.”
Lost in IKEA: One Man’s Odyssey
What unique quality does IKEA possess that separates it from the rest of the big box stores? Why is it women love the place, but guys would rather stay home and do the laundry…