Category: Personal Essay
Why I’m Convinced My Houseplant is Secretly Judging Me
Why I’m Convinced My Houseplant is Secretly Judging Me The Side-Eye Heard 'Round the Living Room It happened again this morning. You know that feeling when... Read More
Confessions of a Reformed Plant Killer (and Why You Should Totally Join My Green Thumb Club)
From Black Thumb to Proud Plant Parent: My Journey Begins Let's be honest, folks. For years, my thumbs were about as green as a lump of coal. I'm talking... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant My Brown Thumb Turns Green : A Houseplant Journey We've all been there. You walk into the grocery store... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant
We've all heard the saying, "stop and smell the roses." But have you ever been stopped dead in your tracks by a droopy fern whispering profound life lessons?... Read More
The Surprisingly Deep Thoughts I Have While Doing Laundry
The Surprisingly Deep Thoughts I Have While Doing Laundry We all have those chores, the ones we do on autopilot while our brains are off somewhere else... Read More
The Day My Inner Voice Started Speaking in a British Accent
We all have that inner voice , right? That little narrator in our heads who comments on our life choices, reminds us to pick up milk, and occasionally launches... Read More
The Great Sock Monster Strikes Again! (And Other Laundry Disasters)
The Great Sock Monster Strikes Again! (And Other Laundry Disasters) We've all been there, right? Staring into the dryer, a look of bewilderment on our faces.... Read More
The Unexpected Joys of Being a Plant Parent (and Why You Should Join the Club)
From Black Thumb to Proud Plant Parent Let's be honest, my thumbs used to be about as green as a charcoal briquette. I once managed to kill a cactus, a feat I... Read More
The Great Escape: My Hilarious Attempt to Avoid Family Game Night
We all have those family traditions that, while endearing, can sometimes feel like an obligation. For me, it's our monthly game night. Don't get me wrong, I... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned From a Houseplant
My Little Green Guru: A Houseplant 's Wisdom Okay, I'll admit it: I'm not exactly known for my green thumb. More like a "brown thumb of doom," if you ask my... Read More