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On Writing

creative, editing, life, writers, writing 7 min read Lorien S

Revising the Writer

A ruthless edit on the character we’ll call “Author.” The Inciting Incident “Excuse me, is that your book?” He sits in

Girl Talk Recovery

fitness, gratitude, habits, life, recovery, spirituality 4 min read Liaa McC

Spiritually F*n Fit

Being spiritually FIT is more than being able to handle my shit.

For the Fellas

forthefellas, home, life 9 min read XX Editors

The Good Towel: And Other Tips to Woman Proof Your Home

I like to think of myself as a Jane Goodall studying the natural habitat of the Homo sapien bachelorus. Dudes, I’m not telling you to hang a Live, Laugh, Love sign and channel Martha Stewart (though she’s cool enough for Snoop). I’m just here to provide a few quick, easy, cheap (if not free!) suggestions.

Girl Talk

girltalk, life, parenting 7 min read Lorien S

The Art of Alibis

Many tried and true get-out-of-jail-free cards exist that can help you sidestep dinner with the in-laws, a co-worker’s gender reveal party or the neighbor’s May Kay brunch. Some you can even start using today!