Personal Stuff

I've Been Wearing a MAGA Dress

Apparently my favorite dress (and my favorite fashion brand) are Trump-coded.

Apr 18 •

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How Did My Ancestors Do It?

In which I play Suffering Olympics with Medieval peasants

Apr 14 •

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When "Hypochondria" is OCD

When you've Googled the same rare disease 12 times in one day, you might....have OCD

Mar 31 •

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I Ran Into Someone Who Doesn't Like Me

It was a fairly jarring experience.

Mar 28 •

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What Happened to the Hipsters?

to find out where they went, we must find out where they came from

Mar 18 •

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How to Happymaxx

Easy ways to make your life a little happier, from someone who isn’t naturally happy

Mar 13 •

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I Can’t Dress for "Myself."

"Myself" is just three other people in a double-breasted bubblegum pink trench coat.

Mar 3 •

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Happy Anniversary. You Suck!

A free article about my humbling

Feb 22 •

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It's a Bad Time to Have a Fear of Flying

Why are the most politically charged fears the things least likely to happen?

Feb 20 •

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The Imposter's Guide to the Job Search

I'm too good at interviewing, and keep getting jobs I don't deserve. Here are my secrets.

Feb 18 •

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The War Between My 4-Year-Old, His Teacher, and 5 Genie Lamps

You will regret getting in between my son and his special interest.

Feb 17 •

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Confessions of a Permissive Parent

I was gaslit about permissive parenting--and now I'm dealing with the "natural consequences."

Feb 5 •

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