The urge to compare ourselves to others has both genetic and evolutionary roots based on survival. Similarly, within a family unit, the tendency to compare
If you’re lucky, the path you’re meant to take in life is clear. When it’s not, sometimes the process of elimination can help. The process
Although it seems like a slam-dunk topic for a “life lessons from childhood” blog, I have yet to write about any family pets from adolescence.
Some of the best life lessons I learned when I was younger didn’t come from what I learned in school or a book. Instead, they
For many adolescents, one of the hallmarks of turning sixteen is getting a driver’s license. A driver’s license symbolizes freedom. It offers opportunity. It means
If it had been up to me, I would’ve spent all my free time during childhood playing sports or writing. But in the interest of
Since its college decision season for many high schoolers, I got to reminiscing about my college experiences at Binghamton University. As loyal blog readers may
There are few common illnesses worse to catch when you’re a child—and frankly, as an adult—than the stomach virus, aka The Tummy Tornado. Sure, colds
Even though it feels like Thanksgiving was just yesterday, we’re now on the tail end of the holiday season. Oh, the stress of finding that
There’s a saying that fashion comes and goes, but style is forever. Depending on how extensively you want to research who said this (for me,
Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” While Napoleon’s glory ultimately gave way to his exile, he does make an excellent
As a child, I realized pretty early on which subjects I liked the most in school. Physical education and recess obviously topped the list. But
