One Word 365: Present
There was not a single dull moment for me in 2012, that’s for sure. Last year brought me the best year of teaching I ever had, a few new blogging gigs, our new house, a failed attempt at publishing a… Read more ›
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Tension Can Be Fun, But Relationships Are Too
I am a self-professed crime drama television show geek. It started with Law & Order: SVU during one winter break when I was ridiculously sick and watched about three seasons in three days since I couldn’t leave my bed and it… Read more ›
A Resolution of No
Every year since we’ve met, Tim and I have had an epic New Year’s Eve. Usually, that just means going to a friend’s house and hanging out or, for the past few years, we’ve had people over to our apartment… Read more ›
Crafty, DIY Holiday Wreaths
Part of my handmade holiday decorations this hear has included hand-making wreaths. The best part about these is that they can be made to match any color scheme and any decor. I decided to go neutral this holiday season with… Read more ›
Happy Handmade Holiday Decorations!
I’ve been a busy bee making a bunch of stuff this holiday season. I’ve decided to make all of the Christmas gifts we’re giving this year in an effort to boycott consumerism (more on that later – I don’t want… Read more ›
Eggsurance
So, this is a thing: I can’t say that I’m surprised. In a culture that is obsessed with babies and women’s age, it only makes sense that someone would try to make money off of making women feel like they… Read more ›
Pressure to be Pregnant
I’m not pregnant. Lately, I feel like I have to wear a t-shirt with these words emblazoned on it so people can stop skirting around the issue. I’ve noticed you haven’t been blogging so much recently. Any particular reason? Oh,… Read more ›
Rethinking the Routine
I’ve been thinking this week that I need to get back into a routine that incorporates writing. This year has been a difficult one because we have so many new things going on at school, and I haven’t been able… Read more ›
Because who doesn’t like cute dog pictures?
Bailey is fitting in great! He and Penny are like old friends. We absolutely love having him around. He’s such a sweetheart! Related PostsDidn’t You Know That NOTHING IS SAFE?! My Baby Girl isn’t Dancing; She’s Punching Let’s Talk About… Read more ›
Friendships Change (Role/Reboot)
I’m over at Role/Reboot today talking about changing female friendships: But then I got married. On top of teaching full-time, I had a wedding to plan and grad school to finish and, after the wedding, I still had my job… Read more ›
Sponsored Post: Do You Need Life Insurance?
The first time Tim and I thought seriously about life insurance was when we bought this house. Lots of our friends got huge life insurance policies the instant they got married, and some of them even started with policies well… Read more ›
What’s Best for the Family
You might recall a few weeks ago that we got a new dog. You might have also sensed that I was a bit uneasy about the dog becoming a part of our lives. He was very anxious, and made the… Read more ›
Two Years And So Much More
Two years. Where has the time gone? In two years, we’ve gotten a house, two dogs, and more love than I could ever imagine. One year ago, I was just starting to realize that functioning as a unit isn’t a… Read more ›
There’s a New Kid (Dog) on the Block
We have a new addition to the Samberts household! And it’s a boy! No, we didn’t have a baby. We adopted another dog! He’s a 4-year-old rat terrier mix named Charlie that we got from the awesomest shelter around. He’s… Read more ›
A Feminist Kind of Faith
I’m not one to talk much about faith. As a teacher, I feel it is my responsibility to ensure that church and state remain separate in my classroom. I know not all teachers feel that way, and I suppose that… Read more ›
Finishing the Kitchen!
I am busy, busy, busy. Between writing for Care2 and trying to get some other writing done for a few other sites, I have just about used up all of my free time outside of school this week. Oh yea,… Read more ›
I’m Not Judging You
I’ve been musing a bit about last names recently, probably because I’m gearing up for another school year where I will be referred to solely as my last name for the next nine months. I actually enjoy this. It allows… Read more ›
Why Did I Keep My Last Name If I Don’t Use It?
Many people who learn that I kept my last name when I got married need a reason. They often ask why I made that decision or look at me with confusion. Some assume that I kept it because I am… Read more ›
Musings of a Dog Lover
It is (finally) a relatively cool, cloudy day in Chicagoland. I’m spending some quality time with my coffee, a book, and Penny on the couch this morning and it has me a bit pensive. I’m thinking about dogs today, and… Read more ›
Slaying Dragons
When I saw this cartoon on The New Yorker‘s Tumblr page, I had to laugh. Like many people (I imagine. Maybe this is just me.), most of the times I come across a New Yorker cartoon, my first reaction is to think, Wow,… Read more ›