I graduated from high school in 1991.The years preceding that, I spent defining my happiness by the people who I spent my days with.I listened to the music they listened to, wore the clothes they wore, ate what they ate, even though I felt like I mig...

Years ago a friend put the book, Unplug the Christmas Machine in my hands.The book is about finding ways to stop driving the marketing machine behind Christmas and really enjoying the spirit of the season.Even as someone who’s taken a step back fro...

All the stores I’m in lately have started packaging their stuff, wrapping it in bows, and making holiday bundles just right for gift giving.  Really, I don’t need much this year, and they do say the best things in life are free, so after wri...