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Junk Food: Cupcakes Are Much More Than a Passing Fancy

While I’m the first to admit that I’m not into sweets, I will admit that I’m a fan of cupcakes. No, I won’t eat a six-pack and I dread the girlfriend group trips to New York City’s Magnolia Bakery. But … More »

Your Bucket List: What’s On It?

I lied. I’ll admit it. I like to say that I’m adventurous. I tell people that I live everyday like it’s my last. But the truth is, I live everyday like I have to be at work at 8 a.m. … More »

Want to Get Happy? First Get Angry

Last week, a college friend and I reunited via text. She’d read my recent post on Blisstree, and wanted to talk about her new-ish blog. She said her blog was a great idea because it finally put her “foul mouth … More »

What Do You Mean, You Don’t Have a Psychic Manager?

I will admit I am reality TV show junkie. As I type this, I’m watching an episode of MTV’s “True Life” while anxiously awaiting the season finale of Bravo’s “Kell on Earth.” Due to my obsession with – er, interest … More »

Mom, Say Hello to my Shrink

What did we ever do without cell phones? They offer a welcome escape from awkward situations (run into ex, pretend to talk on cell) and boring meetings (thank you, texting), as well a dysfunctional addition to the bedroom. People openly … More »

Husbands Who Won’t Take a Hike

Imagine falling in love and getting married. Then imagine deciding the relationship doesn’t work anymore. There’s yelling. And screaming. A door bearing the mark of an expertly thrown boot. And eventually, there’s divorce. Then imagine you discover that the person … More »

What the Hell Are You Talking About?

My most intellectually stimulating conversations happened in college. Over bottles of wine and (let’s be honest) bongs, my idealistic friends and I discussed the meaning of life, world peace, and the evils of capitalism. Nowadays? Most adult women are lucky … More »