Largely pregnant and about to burst with my third child, I received a phone call that made me squee, pee, and repeat. Ms. Erin MacPherson was on the other line, inquiring if I would like to be a freelance writer for We Are Teachers. As I am a teacher, also a writer, the offer was a no-brainer for ... » Learn More about Oversharing: On Sex, Romance and Saggy Mom Boobs
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Raped in Arizona? Sorry About Your Luck!
I was minding my own business this afternoon, scrolling through work emails and handling my kids' ridiculous lunch requests as quickly as I could ("No, Popsicles are not fruit, therefore they are not lunch"), when I got a text message from my brother. He asked if I had heard about the teacher who ... » Learn More about Raped in Arizona? Sorry About Your Luck!
Traditional vs. Online Teaching
I feel like I've blathered on about this subject ad nauseam, but now my traditional vs. online teaching quips are being put to good use: I am writing a short series for the educational site We Are Teachers that chronicles my personal journey through the transition from brick-and-mortar buildings to ... » Learn More about Traditional vs. Online Teaching
Auditioning for Listen To Your Mother, Pittsburgh-style
Ladies and gents of Pittsburgh (and surrounding areas, of course), You asked and we answered! We've compiled a list of the most pressing questions regarding our audition process and turned them into a Q/A post on our Listen To Your Mother Pittsburgh site. For instance: Q: Should ... » Learn More about Auditioning for Listen To Your Mother, Pittsburgh-style
Listen To This Mother
Maybe two years ago, I emailed this lady named Ann Imig about her "little" show, Listen To Your Mother. At the time, I wasn't all too familiar with the ins and outs of the performances; all I knew is that I wanted to be a part of them. In some capacity, I wanted to be Listen To Your Mother. Ann was ... » Learn More about Listen To This Mother
Health Insurance for Dummies
When I wore a younger gal's clothes, there were many things in life I couldn't wrap my head around: basic math, how Kathy Griffin is famous, or why bad things happen to good people. Namely, why Anderson Cooper has been forced to host a New Year's Eve show with Kathy Griffin. As I've gotten older ... » Learn More about Health Insurance for Dummies
Six Degrees of Saving a Future Marriage
When I married my wonderful husband, I also said "I do" to his debt. As a high school teacher and baseball coach, the majority of Zach's spending was in support of his students and players: pizza parties on test days, new bats, tournament entry fees. I scored a fantastic man, but he came with some ... » Learn More about Six Degrees of Saving a Future Marriage
Suzy Weiss, Spoiled High School Brat, & Her First-World Problems
If you're not familiar with Suzy's story, you can read about her spoiled rich kid troubles HERE. In a nutshell, little Suzy is upset that, despite being of the Caucasian Persuasion, she did not have first dibs on her college of choice; she muses that lesbians and international students are ... » Learn More about Suzy Weiss, Spoiled High School Brat, & Her First-World Problems
Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
In April of 2014, I gave birth to my third child, an almost 10-pound baby girl. In August of 2014, the family and I went to the beach and I ate all the things. Also, alcohol. In September of 2014, I sat myself down and had a talk. Self, you're large and out of shape. Yes, you ... » Learn More about Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
Oversharing: The come hither slither, chin hairs and other slices of midlife
There are a few reasons I'm looking forward to becoming a woman of a certain age. Mostly, stuff is cheaper. But also, I know so many ladies who are crazy confident in their skin--think any role played by Diane Keaton--and I'm kinda excited to get to that place. Jill, today's Oversharer, makes me ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The come hither slither, chin hairs and other slices of midlife