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The Vine: March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017 – 11:32 AM | 14 Comments
The Vine: March 15, 2017

I think I might want to cut my brother out of my life, and I have no idea what to do.

The Vine: March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017 – 7:04 PM | 10 Comments
The Vine: March 7, 2017

I have one relative and one friend who are hugely upset by the outcome of the election and the subsequent decisions. They aren’t sleeping.

The Vine: March 1, 2017
March 1, 2017 – 8:41 AM | 16 Comments
The Vine: March 1, 2017

Over two years ago, I left my husband.

The Vine: February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017 – 8:30 AM | 10 Comments
The Vine: February 10, 2017

Hey girls hey (and boys). Been a while, eh what?

MASTAS Episode 34: Chicago, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”
November 21, 2016 – 3:47 PM | No Comment
MASTAS Episode 34: Chicago, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”

MASTAS loves dad-rock!

The Vine: April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016 – 12:24 PM | 26 Comments
The Vine: April 20, 2016

I’m getting married this summer. I’m thrilled to be marrying my favorite person after eight years together and if I were the sole decision-maker in the relationship, we would simply go to the clerk of …

MASTAS Episode 6: Jesus Christ Superstar‘s Noxious Balladry
April 15, 2016 – 7:24 AM | One Comment
MASTAS Episode 6: <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em>‘s Noxious Balladry

There’s a little Broadway and a little rage as we talk about “I Don’t Know How To Love Him.”

The Vine: February 17, 2016
February 17, 2016 – 1:59 PM | 18 Comments
The Vine: February 17, 2016

I have a 21-year-old daughter, who is in her fourth year of college. The problem is she has tanked her last two semesters.

Simon Says Stay Curious
February 10, 2016 – 11:20 AM | 2 Comments
<em>Simon Says</em> Stay Curious

A short film co-starring Dirk Birthworthy.

The Vine: September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015 – 12:35 PM | 9 Comments
The Vine: September 23, 2015

Despite being a bit introverted and not particularly talkative, I usually don’t have much trouble expressing myself. However, life has recently thrown me a curve that I didn’t see coming and I’m not sure how …