I’m going to say a bad word.  Close your eyes if you’re squeamish. The word is necessary; it’s an important part of my theme for 2014. Are you ready? My theme for 2014 is Epic Fucking Badass.  You can read more about why here. Now here’s the thing. Did I choose this theme because I am so […]

Here is an awkward truth.  Most people who watch Project Runway will go out tomorrow wearing saggy yoga pants. And most copies of Dwell magazine are sitting under a tangled pile of change, lip gloss, receipts, and keys. Most people will never actually bring beauty into their lives; they’ll just fantasize about it. So here’s what differentiates […]

It’s spring break here in Portland, so today I’m re-sharing one of my favorite tips on declaring priorities. Have you read those irritating books on time management and getting things done and being highly effective?  Because I have; I’ve read ALL of them.  I exaggerate only slightly. They all talk about priorities. Deciding which thing […]

If you’re looking for to-do list ideas or tips for writing a better to-do list, this post is for you!

This post was written as part of a series called “Born to Freak,” for Sarah Bamford Seidelman’s blog.  I knew I was born to freak when I decided to be my own damn authority. This is a radical act for a woman, especially for a woman like me who was raised in a religious environment where […]