Thank you to those who have been following my writing on this blog. My non-fiction story, “Shruti Loves Kit Kats” has been published in Snapdragon: a Journal of Art and Healing ! Please check out the fall issue here. I love this literary journal because it celebrates emerging and existing writers, and it shows howContinueContinue reading “Publication: “Shruti Loves Kit Kats””
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Spring Fashion Trends for the Feminist
Tassels “Tassels are so fun! You can wear them as earrings, on a chain as a necklace, or even lining a top!” — SexyMagazinewithMalnurishedModels When I see a tassel, I think stripper. Thank you, cable television, for giving me images of strip clubs that I can’t unsee. I’m sure there’s some man I can blameContinueContinue reading “Spring Fashion Trends for the Feminist”
Valentine’s and Honesty Don’t Mix
*This was originally published 5 years ago,but the message remains the same: go ahead and lie* Today is Valentine’s Day. This is the one day of the year that it’s okay to lie to your loved one. That’s right, I said it’s okay to LIE. We do it all the time. Check it out – First, weContinueContinue reading “Valentine’s and Honesty Don’t Mix”
Sensible Money: 5 ways to deal with your $$$
Those of you who know me personally have been waiting for me to put this post up? “Susan, you work in finance. Why don’t you make your blog about personal finances?” I’ll tell you why. I am not a financial advisor to individuals, and I have no certifications, like a CFP. I work with largeContinueContinue reading “Sensible Money: 5 ways to deal with your $$$”
10 Random Facts about Randomness
This might sound strange coming from someone who is a born planner (See this post), but over the years I have developed a taste for leaving things to chance or opening the door for randomness. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “random” is: lacking a definite plan, purpose or pattern I am not alone. MostContinueContinue reading “10 Random Facts about Randomness”
“Backstory” – the perfect game for Memorial Day traveling
Traveling for the long weekend? Anticipate waiting in traffic or to board a plane? Why not take a break from staring into your mobile device or tablet and find your entertainment in the actual world and try playing a game of “Backstory”. It’s a game that requires no batteries and is appropriate for all ages. ContinueContinue reading ““Backstory” – the perfect game for Memorial Day traveling”
Mother Earth and the Silver Lining
Perhaps I have been accused in the past of being pessimistic, but I think I am practical – sensible, really. I hate when people tell me to think positive or that things will always work out. How do they know? Last time I checked, there are always thousands of reasons why plans get derailed orContinueContinue reading “Mother Earth and the Silver Lining”
My kid is a genius: Part 1
Have you ever read the book, “The Carrot Seed” by Ruth Krauss? It’s incredibly simple and woefully bland to look at. It is 12 pages of simple words and filled with only 4 dull colors – brown, white, beige and 70’s yellow. Surprisingly, my kid loves it. Lately he has been making me read it to him 3ContinueContinue reading “My kid is a genius: Part 1”
I’ve been given the Versatile Blogger Award!
This is not an April Fool’s Joke – I’ve actually been nominated for an award. Thank you Peace, Love & Fabulous Things for giving me the Versatile Blogger Award! First of all, I haven’t been nominated for an award since I was a kid. Second of all, I can’t believe anyone cares what I have toContinueContinue reading “I’ve been given the Versatile Blogger Award!”
I admit it. I juiced.
Juicing is everywhere. Celebrities are doing it. There a thousand websites devoted to it. There are businesses popping up all the time promoting their organic juices. It’s not enough to eat organic fruits and vegetables. Real nirvana is obtained when these things are slowly cold-pressed, packaged in thick glass bottles and sold for at leastContinueContinue reading “I admit it. I juiced.”
Susan Van Sciver 