Birthday Rituals
When you’re a kid, few things rival the exciting anticipation that comes with celebrating a birthday. This Sunday, my daughter will turn nine. Like most families, we have a lot… Read more Birthday Rituals →
High School Theatre- My Island of Joy in a Sea of Misery
I’ve mentioned before that I was not cool in high school. Please refer to Tales of a Gym Class Freak for the overwhelming evidence. After attending a private middle… Read more High School Theatre- My Island of Joy in a Sea of Misery →
One Lucky Autoimmune Mom
Please take a moment to read my article featured on Autoimmune Mom. This piece explores the role that scleroderma plays in my parenting and how the disease impacts my kids. “Sometimes… Read more One Lucky Autoimmune Mom →
Don’t Train For a Misery Marathon
Do you remember in the 80s when you would get all excited because your TV Guide indicated there was a brand new episode of your favorite sitcom on that night?… Read more Don’t Train For a Misery Marathon →
How To Avoid Catching Foot-in-Mouth Disease
“Lisa, how do you want people to approach the fact that you look different? What exactly would you like people to do or say when they meet you and are… Read more How To Avoid Catching Foot-in-Mouth Disease →
Love Goggles
“Please stop writing posts that revolve around how bad you think you look!” “You’re choosing the very worst pictures of yourself to post. It’s like you’re purposely trying to make… Read more Love Goggles →
Confessions of a Conflicted Black Friday Shopper
UGH! My Daughter Wants UGGS! “Mom, can I get a pair of UGGS? I’ve never had a pair in my whole life.” Should I alert the media? My daughter… Read more Confessions of a Conflicted Black Friday Shopper →
Tales Of A Gym Class Freak
A polka dot scrunchy, white tight rolled Guess jeans, a black tee shirt with the sleeves carefully rolled to reveal the contrasting white tee shirt underneath, white socks… Read more Tales Of A Gym Class Freak →
Comfortable In My Thick Skin 