I’ll explain the title. I’ve become rather annoyed with the constant bashing of Millennials or the Generation Y cohort. They have their faults, but every aging generation likes to think that the new generation is selfish, reckless, and lacks more profound values. I felt the need to defend the Millennials in a recent post, because […]

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I advocate the power of self. We are responsible for our own happiness. If you want to change your life, it all starts with you. I cannot deny the impact that our parents can have on our self-esteem and happiness, and the point of […]

I’m not to watch Entertainment Tonight or any of these shows that talk about the ins and outs of Hollywood. Frankly, I find the hosts and their interviews fake and pretentious. Aside from the fact that they can stretch one story for two months, they try to make it look like they feel sincere remorse […]

“Kids these days,” I heard someone say while I was waiting in line to buy a coffee. “They’re lazy. They want everything handed to them. My kids have no idea how hard my husband and I worked to give them the phones, video games, and everything they enjoy today.” Let’s start with some clarification: Baby […]

I’ve been in a decisive mood lately, which is so very rare. Decision 1: I’ve decided to start a regular Top 10 list – on a variety of topics. There’s something about the neatness and clarity of listing things that peaks my interest and appeals to my OCD side. Ever been to a website that […]

I know a few people who have an uncanny ability to start a fight over the most petty, meaningless, insignificant (hang on…where’s my thesaurus), picayune (Yeah baby, now THAT’S a fancy word) issues. For example, a family member vehemently refused to believe that pasta did not originate in Italy. Italians did a good job perfecting […]

I don’t listen to pop music stations – I’m a rock girl through and through. I do hate commercials, however, so I like to channel surf while waiting for commercials to finish. Not too long ago, I happened to switch to a station where the hosts were discussing Miley Cyrus’ latest concert tour, and the […]

I hear amazing stories at the salon when I’m waiting to get my hair done. And when people hear that I’m in the mental health field, they take it as a sign that they can unload their problems on me. Not that I mind – I love giving advice – but it’s fascinating how easily […]

When I hear someone say that they are totally happy with their life (which is about as rare as seeing a leprechaun talking to a fairy while riding a unicorn), I feel a mix of emotions. Amazement that they have reached a level of self-actualization that most people don’t, joy that they have found happiness, […]

I don’t know what’s up with me lately. I’ve been on this quest, so to speak, to prove that rich and poor people are not so different – as people that is. I myself am not wealthy, don’t drive a sports car, and have not been paid by some secret society of the über wealthy […]

My cat is fearless. (Note: That’s not my cat in the picture, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she pulled a similar stunt). She slapped a dog 3x her size because he was getting a little too close for comfort, explored dark alleys, and couldn’t care less whether that crisp white shirt she lies down […]

Male friend: It’s this way. Me: I think it’s in the opposite direction. Male friend: Nah, it’s this way. Me: You sure? (Knowing full well I was correct). Male friend: Positive 45 minutes later… Male friend: Crap. I think we’re (notice the “we’re”) going in the wrong direction. Me: … I can think of at […]