A Love Letter to the Public Library
Oh, public libraries, How well you’ve served me for the past 26 years, especially in my early childhood and now in my mid-20s. “How do I love thee? Let me count the [...]
Articles by Emmie Arnold
There’s Always Something to Give
Note: This article is for folks who have too much stuff and are interested in giving some of it away for free in ways that better their communities. There is absolutely no [...]
When Your Trauma Doesn’t Fit the Image of PTSD
I’ve run a blog for the last five years about the intersection of my chronic physical and mental illnesses and my hopes of living a life of joy despite and sometimes even [...]
What We Love | Empowering Compliments for Girls
“A major task of parenting is communicating your values to children. Don’t let an avoidable linguistic habit send an unintentional message that how little girls look is [...]
Preparing for the New Year: Pick Five
It’s easy to let this time of year become a time when we look back with regrets about what we didn’t accomplish this past year and in response, look toward the new year [...]
Sweatpants & Soul | Fighting for the Present in the Middle of the Past and Future
“…I believed that I was living in the center, but I rarely let my feet rest on solid ground, rooting me in the present… my mind hummed with possible futures. Always. If [...]
Making Us Laugh This Week | 15 Memes for Anyone Applying for a Job
For those of you applying for jobs in the era of online applications, we salute you. You start out optimistic. You pass out resumes like they are Oprah’s favorite [...]
Sweatpants & Soul | Fibromyalgia: The Power of Being Seen
It was November 2013. I needed to drive from Tennessee to New Jersey (and back) within nine days to get my car inspected at home during my Thanksgiving break from college. I [...]
Eats & Drinks | Deliciously Simple 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Check out this delightfully easy & delicious 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe. [...]
Sweatpants & Sanity | The Art of Repairing Broken Things
On my Tumblr, I have a question box. A few years ago, I received this question: “Should i commit suicide? I honestly dont think i can make it through another day [...]
