Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Rhubarb is one of those flavors that divides people along pretty clean lines – you love the tart bite of it or you can’t stand the stringy nature, and there’s very little in between. That said, you don’t have to eat it to be interested in how and where certain plant life settles in the...

If Ben & Jerry’s isn’t already your favorite ice cream flavor, first of all, you’re wrong. Their ice cream is delicious, the flavors are superb, their names are on point, they’re always consistent, and yeah, it’s totally worth the money. Throw in the fact that they’re also active in the social justice arena, and I...

Whether you’re buying new or used, getting a new car can be as daunting a process as it is exciting. There are so many options, so many questions, and so many pitfalls – and there seem to be more of the latter when you’ve decided to go the used route. There are people out there...

Say what you want about McDonald’s, but the restaurant is one of the most popular eateries in the entire world. And even though their food isn’t the healthiest option available most days, the fact is that it’s affordable, it’s everywhere, and for all of the faults of their food, as an organization, they give quite...

There are surely plenty of medical conditions in the world that are more serious and life threatening than tinnitus, which causes a constant, high-pitched ringing in the ears, but I imagine there aren’t that many that would be more consistently annoying. It affects millions of people around the world – maybe as many as 1...

I know it makes me sound old, or all like, “get off my lawn,” but social media influencers in general are something I struggle to accept are a real part of our lives now. Put them together with LinkedIn, which is kind of like the redheaded stepchild of social media, and I honestly can’t believe...

I had heard before how intelligent octopuses are, that they’re great at solving problems and generally trouble to keep around. That said, it wasn’t until I saw Finding Dory that it really sank in. Now, scientists are telling us that not only are they smart, they’re kind of the bullies of the sea, too. This new...

Relationships and cheating are sensitive subjects (hello, captain obvious), and rightfully so. Our feelings for other people are dear to us, and the inner workings of long-term, committed relationships are deeply personal for everyone involved. I think sometimes the people in the affair with a married person is given a pass because it’s not their...

I think that many people look at younger generations and think that they’re getting a lot right – they care about the environment, they don’t care much about other people’s sexuality or cultural background, and they’re far more willing to talk about – and accept those – who struggle with mental health issues. Some people think...

It’s no secret that there’s an imbalance in how household chores and childcare are shared in American households. When both parents work, women are shouldering way more than their share across income levels and cultures. That said, what happens when the husband isn’t working and the kids are away in school or daycare during the...

People like to be helpful. We like to imagine that we’re the knight in shining armor, that we see someone in need and swoop in without needing to be asked, but the truth is that consent isn’t just for sexual or romantic situations (or at least, it shouldn’t be). This woman’s post about the unsolicited...

I used to think that being a college professor would be one of the best jobs in the world. You get a flexible schedule, you get to read about, publish, and teach about something you’re super into (you would have to be to get a Masters or PhD), and your students are old enough to...

Different strokes for different folks, you know? That’s what I say. At least, that’s what I say most of the time, but when it comes to evil spirits and pieces of my body, I don’t know…maybe that seems like it’s a bit more of my business. This woman is young and lives with roommates, one...

It can hard to know when you should pay extra for the “good stuff” and when the mediocre – or even the cheap – version of something will suffice. A good rule of thumb is to gauge based on how often you’re going to use said item, and if it’s every day (or nearly) you...

One of the most horrible feelings in the world is watching something insane happen, or having something unbelievable happen to you, and no one being around to witness it – because you know for a fact anyone you tell is going to call you a liar. That’s exactly the experience these 14 people in these...