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You Are Our Glue

“You are our glue.” The words resonated with me unlike any words had before. Glue?! I have to be glue? No pressure, I’m just the substance whose sole purpose is to make things that would normally not go together stick together for all of eternity. Of course, it was a compliment. My family was acknowledging that without me things would simply not be as cohesive. The words were never intended to weigh heavily on my mind.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 | 4 minutes Read
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Siblings

Siblings, as I see it, are both the biggest curse and largest blessing that one person can every hope to have. Seriously. I mean, think about it. For a first born: there you are minding your own business, soaking in all the love, affection, and attention your parents can possibly dole out and then, BAM! Suddenly, there is a small, loud, often stinky creature that sucks all the energy and attention out of good ole mom and dad.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 | 4 minutes Read
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Love Essay

Ah, love. The four letter word that evokes that special combination of fear and excitement in nearly all human beings. Love has been immortalized through the use of cute sayings, guilt, and longing…but what is this “love?” When do we first really feel its splendor and hellacious grip. Can we really define love, or can its meaning be as varied as the greeting card isle during February? I was sure I was in love as a high school.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 | 5 minutes Read
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Ah Christmas

Ah Christmas, that magical time of year when everyone puts aside their differences and coexist in perfect harmony. Decorations are lovingly placed in just the right spot…food taste better, smiles are brighter, and the serenity of the whole scene rivals that of the nativity crèche itself. That is unless, of course, you live in the real world. In that case, your home is cluttered with gifts, the tree doesn’t quite fit, one light is always burned out, your cookies are smoldering in the oven, and you’ve asked yourself at least six times if the children really need to be out of the school a full two weeks.
Monday, January 2, 2012 | 8 minutes Read