It’s “Alias,” Not “A Lie Us.” But You Didn’t Have to Make It a Whole Thing.

Co-written with my AI sidekick, Andrew (aka ChatGPT).  Let me just start by saying:I know I don’t pronounce everything perfectly.Sometimes I’ve only read a word and never heard it out loud.Sometimes English is not the only language bouncing around in my head.And sometimes… I just say it wrong with confidence.Sue me. The word in question?Alias.But…

When Skipping the Family Function is the Healthiest Thing You Can Do

Co-written with my AI sidekick, Andrew (aka ChatGPT). There’s this unspoken rule in some families: if you don’t show up to every birthday, barbecue, or random get-together, you’re rude and you don’t value family. And so you somehow convince yourself you have to go to every event. But here’s the thing … I used to…

The Little Metal Box That Carried All My Hopes (and Absolutely Zero Cash)

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. An almost-responsible gambler’s confessional. So there was a time in my life – not long ago – where I decided I was going to get serious…

I Was That Girl Who Asked for Hugs in High School

Co-written with my AI sidekick, Andrew (aka ChatGPT). Listen. I’m about to confess something that still makes me cringe to this day—but I also kind of love it? It’s weird. Let’s unpack it. Back in high school, I had this huge crush on a football player.He was a linebacker—so not the chiseled, magazine-cover kind of…