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Cents and Sensibility

If I Were Cool Enough To Give a Commencement Address, It Would Go Something Like This

To the Graduating Class of 2012: Congratulations! I’m sure it feels like just yesterday you first embarked upon your college endeavor, anticipating... more...

The Dirty Thirty

Oh, hey there. Long time no see. I know that I definitely have a little ‘splanin to do. I kind of just... more...

Girltank’s 10,000 Names Featured Nominee: A Healer, Performer, Activist in the LGBT Community

Adaku is one of girltank’s ’10,000 Names in 100 Days nominee and a woman we would like to feature this week. She’s... more...

Girl Talk

Religion & Homosexiness – I Have a Lot of Feelings

Disclaimer: These are my thoughts. I have no intention of influencing anyone else’s thoughts, feelings, or religious ideology. I just have a... more...

Being My Own Sugar Daddy

My mother, like many mothers past, present, and future, is always there with sage bits of wisdom that I should probably listen... more...

Chapter One: The Gift of Letting Go

Deep breath. Adoption. I knew this wouldn’t be an easy subject to write about, even though it’s Chapter One of my story.... more...

She’s 4, Call The Cops!

Up until last Thursday, a 4 year-old in Pittsburgh had four overdue library books at her house. Now they’re back at the... more...

This Week, We’re Going To Be Leslie Knope

Leslie Knope is my fictional character hero. She’s kind, smart, funny, ambitious and caring (also, she’s dating Ben Wyatt and loves Harry... more...

Weddings – Do I Have To Go?

Wedding season approaches, and with it costly weddings, especially when they include travel. With inward groans, we get those acquaintances or distant... more...

How To Avoid Spreading Gossip in 5 Easy Steps

What’s up, Gossip Folks? Since the school year is almost over, there is a small piece old-lady wisdom I am going to... more...