Tag: Personal Essay
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant My Little Green Guru Let’s be honest, my thumbs have never exactly been green. In fact, I’m pretty sure... Read More
The Great Sock Drawer Mystery: An Epic Tale of Laundry and Loss
The Great Sock Drawer Mystery: An Epic Tale of Laundry and Loss The Case of the Missing Sock: Why Do Socks Disappear in the Wash? Let's be honest, folks. We've... Read More
The Surprisingly Deep Thoughts I Have While Doing Laundry
The Surprisingly Deep Thoughts I Have While Doing Laundry We all have those mundane tasks that, for some reason, unlock a hidden philosopher within. For me,... Read More
Confessions of a Reformed Plant Killer (and Why You Should Totally Join the Club)
Let's be honest, I used to be a plant assassin. Seriously, I could kill a cactus in a desert. I'd overwater, underwater, forget to water entirely – you name... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant From Plant Killer to Plant Parent (Sort Of) Let’s be honest, my thumbs have always leaned more towards... Read More
Is My Houseplant Judging My Life Choices? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
We've all been there. You're sprawled on the couch, three episodes deep into a reality TV marathon you swore you'd never watch, and you catch a glimpse of your... Read More
The Unspoken Rules of Grocery Store Etiquette (And Why I Break Them All)
My Cart , My Playground The other day, I was at the grocery store , juggling a bag of onions, a carton of eggs (don't ask), and a sudden, overwhelming urge to... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned From a Houseplant
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned From a Houseplant My Green Guru (in a Terracotta Pot) Let’s be honest, I’m about as far from a “green thumb” as you can... Read More
The Dreaded Glow: Why I’ll Never Again Ignore the ‘Check Engine’ Light (A Cautionary Tale)
The Dreaded Glow: Why I'll Never Ignore the 'Check Engine ' Light Again (A Cautionary Tale) The Day My Car Turned Into a Disco Ball We've all been there.... Read More
The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant
My Journey From Plant Killer to Reluctant Plant Parent Let's be honest, my history with plants was less than stellar. I was practically a plant grim reaper. I... Read More