Unexpected Long-Distance Relationship
“Mom, who’s this?” my son calls from the living room. With my hands fully immersed in the kitchen sink full of soapy water, I turn to face him. I can see the kids have [...]
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The War of the Posts
Something happened recently that made me rethink social media and the relationships they foster. When I first started using Facebook, it was fun to post, and it quickly [...]
It’s OK Not to Want a Tribe
I remember scrolling through my Facebook and Instagram feeds, as one does, and being bombarded with pictures of groups of friends and captions about various social [...]
I Don’t Have a Tribe
I always see other women posting on social media about their tribes, and it makes me wonder why I don’t have one. I have friends, sure, but I don’t have a tribe. I [...]
A Coffee & Kindness Giveaway: Nack – Random Acts of Coffee™
My dear Sweatpants & Coffee tribe, When I first heard about Nack, an app that lets you instantly gift a coffee to anyone in your phone contacts, I thought it was genius. [...]
True Stories | Chosen Family: International Adoption
At the end of our thirties and after seven years of marriage with two heartbreaking miscarriages along the way, my husband and I had reluctantly settled into the acceptance [...]
National Women’s Friendship Day: 10 Inspirational Instagrammers Who Are Helping Us Be Friends With Ourselves
Today is National Women’s Friendship Day, a day dedicated to honoring the special women in our lives, and celebrating the friendships that exist between us. Overall, as [...]
So You Won’t Watch This Controversial Show: Here’s a List of the Good Lessons from the 2nd Season of “13 Reasons Why”
A list of important points came up while watching 13 Reasons Why that I believe could spark better conversations than watching the show. [...]
30 Unique Skills of People Who Live with Chronic Health Conditions
People often think of disabled people in terms of what they lack, but here are a few remarkable gifts that we have. A list of spoonie skills for those of us who live with [...]
Personal Essay | I Have Measured My Life in Coffee Spoons
For every season of life, there is an essential cup of coffee along for the ride. [...]
