The Formative Years

Category: The Formative Years

When I was 17, I was privately and publicly shamed by an administrator in my school. A woman I respected and admired told me that

Now, I know we’ve already established how very uncool I was in grade school. But let’s focus instead on the ridiculous weirdness that made me

This post was recognized at BlogU as Term Paper of the Year in Women’s Studies. My BlogU roommate was kind enough to capture the video

I’m pretty sure childhood in the late 80’s was vastly different than it is today. There are so many things that were okay in school,

I just started playing the throwback game in the social media world. So I thought it was pretty perfect when Twindaddy planned to start his

Last week, Brian and I bought several boxes of candy from our Girl Scout connection. I got to thinking about Girl Scouts and my own

Today, I’ve rustled up something REALLY special for you guys. I am surrounded by beautiful musical people. I grew up around them and with them.

I read about this controversial dress code from Delightfully Ludicrous and I just knew that a rant had to happen. So I thought I could

This week’s Monday Memories is all about books! My story is a short, but sweet one…and by sweet, I mean I had a teacher who

I thought I’d talk to you guys about sneaking out. Or in. Or doing some type of “sneaking.” Me? I don’t think I’ve ever snuck

I know. I know. I KNOW. You’re sitting there thinking, Melba Toast? Really, Chrissy? But there’s a lot going on in this post…so bear with