Monday Memories: Vacation? Or Hell? But James Van Der Beek was there!
Everyone’s got at least one “vacation” that wasn’t a vacation at all. I, of course, have several. My mom probably thinks that I’m going to
Category: Family
The Best New Year’s Eve. Ever.
I debated internally whether to have a politically charged Fiscal Cliff Bullshit post directed at the United States government or to have a fun New
The Oplatki Tradition and Holiday Wishes
Every year since before I was born, my family has had a Polish Christmas Eve tradition. We wash our hands with a silver dollar before
Product Review: PAIRSinPEARS
Yes, it is Monday, and for today’s Memory to Make You Laugh, you can head over to my WordPress blog to read about back pain.
A Christmas Memory
I’ll bet you’re thinking that I’m going to have some sappy-ass story with a title like “A Christmas Memory.” Well, you’d be wrong then. I
Sunday Evening News: In Which I was in the Newspaper
That’s right. I’m legit famous now. I was in the Chicago Tribune yesterday for my Black Friday shenanigans. You remember how I was boycotting “Black
Cheers to the Forest Fire
I promise I’m not really an asshole. I have a point. (Hey Mom, let Dad read this one. Also, don’t cry. It’s awesome to have
Cancer Sucks
When I was 8, my grandfather was diagnosed with a skin cancer called malignant melanoma, By the time they found it, it had already metastasized
For the love of the game: A born fanatic
Thank God my mother raised me right. (Preface: If you’re not into Jesus or politics, keep reading–I promise I have a point) I was
Glamour Shots
Confession Friday: Yes, this happened. As promised, more ridiculously embarrassing photos are provided in this post. When my cousin, Rachel, and I were 7 and
A Family Born on Geisert 8
Melisa, AKA Mama Missy, burst into our lives like a rainbow out of the clouds on a storm-filled afternoon. Her vivacious energy was like a