Elegant gowns, ruby red plush carpet, sparkling gems, flawless skin, and exploding fireworks of flashing bulbs. Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed entering the world of make-believe while watching the Oscars. I… Read more If the Shoe Fits, My Podiatrist Deserves an Oscar! →
Recently, I went with my oldest child to his High School Orientation Night. I’m not sure how I became old enough to have a son entering high school, but I… Read more Generation X: The Last Link to the Past →
Ah Valentine’s Day- that time of year when we’re all obligated to celebrate the love we share with that special someone. It’s the day we’re mandated to shower our significant… Read more Tooting Your Way to a Happy Valentine’s Day and Marriage →
His face was scattered with crater-like acne scars and budding new pimples. I remember his beady eyes being a muddy-brown and void of compassion. The sinking feeling that rippled through me as we passed in our high school hallways is branded in my visceral memory. His name was Chris. That’s actually not true, but I don’t want to use his real name. Even though it was 25 years ago, I’m not in the business of public shaming, so I’ll just call him “Chris.” High school can be tough to navigate… Read more What I Want You to Know About Bullying the Night Before Inauguration Day →
Personal Pain Shouldn’t Be a Competitive Sport Personal pain levels are, well, personal. No one can know the level of pain someone else is experiencing. Too often, we don’t give… Read more Stubbed Toe Woes VS. Toe Curling Chronicles →
Ladies and Gentleman, children of all ages…..you’ll never believe what awaits you…. It’s my very first guest blogger! My husband, Grouchy Dave Helfand is best known for his practical approach… Read more Send in the Clowns… The End of an Era →
I think the world would be a far better place if people could do two simple things: Ask for help when they’re in over their heads. Admit when they’re wrong… Read more Life Lessons Learned From a Bottle Cap →
I think about skin a lot more than most white people. I know that’s a really weird statement, but it’s true. Because my skin looks so different, I am far… Read more I Asked for a Massage and Got a Tiny Taste of Prejudice →
Comfortable In My Thick Skin 