Game of Thrones and The Perfect Leader

Game of Thrones and The Perfect Leader

A few months ago, one of my all-time favorite cable shows ended. You may have heard of it (insert sarcasm emoji), Game of Thrones. It was a wild ride of sex, violence, nightwalkers, dragons, and a whole slew of possible leaders for the ever-idealized Iron Throne of...
What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic?

What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic?

Happy Fourth of July to all the Americans reading this. I’ve spent my whole life in The United States and have always enjoyed the patriotic enthusiasm of the Fourth of July. When I was a kid, I grew up in a town that had literally once won a prize as an All-American...
I Survived the Polar Vortex

I Survived the Polar Vortex

I have lived my entire life in the Chicagoland area. I grew up in the south suburbs, lived in the city after college and for my first year of marriage, and then migrated to the family friendly, northwest suburbs. I still reside there today. My husband is also a...