Dinner with the Parents: No More Go-To Chicken
Tonight, for the first time in my natural born life, I’m invited my parents over for dinner. This would have been fine if I wasn’t also…
Downton Abbey: The Price of Good Wine
Okay, don’t kill me but Downton Abbey just isn’t doing it for me this year. This may be because I don’t have a TV in my…
How to Watch House of Cards
If you watch House of Cards, you’ll understand. And if you live with your parents, you’ll definitely understand. If you do both (watch House of Cards…
The Queen of Twizzlers (Thanksgiving Part 3)
It’s about midnight when my dad and I decide to stop at Wawa. We’re on our way down to Hoopers Island for the Black Friday Martini…
The “No Boys Allowed” Jail Break
Back in the day, when I was even more confused about what I wanted to be when I grew up that I am today, I took…
Is 26 Old Enough to Buy Your Own Socks?
I have issues with tissues. And socks. And tampons for that matter. As in I never remember to buy them—any of them— and whenever I find…
I Can’t Go Home
I’m holed up at the coffee shop with my laptop and a chocolate chai latte, not because I’m feeling particularly inspired to write, but because I…
The Odyssey Begins
At 9pm, my relief arrived. (This post is written by my dad and continues yesterday’s story of why he missed my birth.) I had an hour-long…
Like Father, Like Daughter
When I moved back home upon completing my masters degree, I began to worry that I was turning into my mother. We look alike, we dress…
These Boots Were Made for (Jay)walking
It took me a long time to figure out that being a girl comes with certain powers (and by a “long time” I mean approximately 24.5…
The Family that Plays Together…
As every professional dancer knows, cross training is of the utmost importance. This is why I take advantage of every possible opportunity to play mini golf.…
How (Not) to Sexile Your Parents
Here’s one I bet you’ve never heard before: I’m attempting to “(s)exile” my parents. (For those of you just joining us, I moved back in with…
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