fun. OR What a Highly Sensitive Person Experiences at a Concert

I really love music.  I love really loud music.  No, no.  Really.  People say they love music, but I'm a music lover.  I'm also a highly sensitive person.  A qualified introvert.  I want to share this piece of writing with you because I want you to know what you might take for granted.  I want you to know what some of us mean when we say something was an incredible experience.  I want to put words to an incredible experience.  Jump in to experience the show!

Neurobiology of the Night Owl

I'm a night person.  I'm the antithesis of a morning person.  Let's talk a little about why that might be.  Whether you're a night owl or a morning lark, this applies to you.  Learn some neurobiology, after the jump!

The Incredible Solid Sound Fest

A friend won passes to Wilco's Solid Sound Festival!  What the heck is Solid Sound?

Country Mouse in Los Angeles

A dear friend moved to Los Angeles. I went to visit him and fully expected to hate LA, having only previously been at the airport.  Over the course of my vacation, I was extremely surprised to find that I loved LA.  I'll tell you why, after the jump!

Crafty Potluck

Why is the table so cluttered?  Because it's crafty potluck!  Find out what the hell I mean, after the jump.

God bless, ya, Daylight Saving Time

DAYLIGHT!!!

Language of Encouragement OR How to be a Sweetie

Language of encouragement means using your words in a subtle way to show you believe in someone.  Great for kids, effective at work, helps you get things done!  It's a valuable skill for everyone to have.  Plus, I couldn't resist the Doctor Who reference to River Song.  Learn how, after the jump!

Just. Fucking. Cold.

I don't know how Canadians do it.  Because I consider myself to be pretty hardy, but sometimes. It's just. fucking. cold.  Learn how cold, after the jump.

Edward Gorey and the Portland Museum of Art

 Isn't that just the greatest?  Who the hell is Edward Gorey?

Don't Punish Your Kids, Teach Them a Lesson

Consequences can be hard to set and difficult to stick to.  Rewards work even better. Remember how we talked about not being a bitchface to your kids and how to only say things once?  Let's continue your education about how to be the magnificent parents other parents envy.  Set forth, after the jump!