The Fine Art of the Rom-Com

I don’t know many women who don’t like a good romantic comedy. I’m sure they exist. Heck, I’m sure I have some friends who wouldn’t sit through one. But I love a good rom-com. Do they idealize relationships? Yup. Do they create unrealistic expectations? Sure. Do they make me smile…

Who are the People in Your Neighborhood?

We’ve all seen them…new-build neighborhoods in an undeveloped area that are basically cookie-cutter houses. Same frames, same colors, same windows and doors, and usually part of a self-governed homeowners association (HOA) that enforces the bylaws of the community. They look pretty…and perfect. And what about the people who live in…

Where’s Your Happy Place?

Sawyer, Michigan—that’s my happy place. It’s not where I’ve spent the most time. Dennis and I never went there together. But for one week out of every summer (and countless weekends) from fourth grade until well into my 20s, I was at Tower Hill Camp in Sawyer, Michigan. It started…