I’ve been to three funerals in the past month—each more agonizing than the last. That’s approximately three more funerals than I’ve been to in the last five years. It got… Read more

Over the years, I’ve written about my medium Steffany Barton countless times—whether in blogs, or online, or even in the occasional bliss-filled social media musing. She was the perfect enigma… Read more

I was today years old when I learned the term “post-traumatic growth.” I was doing a podcast alongside a domestic violence survivor who shared the expression with me. Turns out,… Read more

The first time I visited Aruba was on a cruise. The ship docked and a bunch of unwitting tourists milled about for approximately four hours. My second visit was suspiciously… Read more

Moi is a creature of habit. If I find something I like, it quickly goes into my arsenal and stays there for … well, ever. Now, I get it—everything is… Read more

I started writing this blog at 8:23 p.m. on a Sunday night. For me, that’s revolutionary. In fact, the last time I did such a thing was the 12th of… Read more

Photo credit: Nikki Moreno-Whipple Years ago, I learned a shockingly good piece of writing advice. “People love lists,” a middling proofreader once told me. “Doesn’t matter what the headline is—if… Read more

In March of 2022, I found myself at a crossroads. I was gainfully unemployed and contemplating my next move. I dutifully sought the advice of career counselors, psychics, and colleagues… Read more

I like to think of myself as hair aware—which sounds infinitely better than, uh, shallow or vain. But when it comes to the mop of hair follicles on top of… Read more

When the fine folks at Visit Lake Charles called me in December about visiting their fair parish, I thought I’d won the travel writer lottery. Not only have I never… Read more