Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Most of us know that we have to grow up eventually – it’s just part of the package deal of being human. You get to be a kid for a little while, with other people taking care of you and buying you things and making your dinner every night while you do whatever, and then,...

When it comes to trick-or-treating, I’m already of the opinion that the more, the merrier. It’s a day for free candy, and anyone who shows up at my door, says “trick-or-treat” and holds out a bucket or a bag is someone who’s not out getting into some kind of trouble. I honestly don’t care who...

You know that feeling, when you wake up and all you want to do is go back to sleep because the dream you were having was just so amazing? It hardly ever works out, of course – even if you can go back to sleep, the dream is different, or you’re somehow aware that you’re dreaming...

We all have those secret talents. The little things we’re good at, that make us feel good about ourselves or are fun to trot out at parties, but you know. They’re not exactly going to land us that dream job or our next big promotion, you know? These 17 people do, and they’re sharing those...

Relationships are hard, y’all. Anyone who tells you differently is either lying or they aren’t actually emotionally invested in the relationship at all. I said what I said. Which is not to say they’re hard all the time, but you know. It’s not always easy. This girl is finding out that struggles can unexpectedly come...

Marriage is tough, and when kids are involved, divorce can be even harder. It doesn’t even have to be an official divorce, either; if you and the other parent of your child separate, tough times for all are probably ahead, no matter how maturely you’re able to handle things. When children are little, their parents...

Without reading any more of this post, you can probably guess that the “higher salary” part of this headline is what really got OP’s (original poster) panties in a twist. There seems to be a certain kind of man who just can’t handle the idea of his female partner making more money than he does,...

I’ve always thought it was interesting, how car companies got their names – and Jerry Seinfeld’s bit on how car models are named is downright hilarious. Some names are obvious – like Ford, for example, which is named after their founder – while others are a bit more elusive. If this sort of semi-obscure knowledge...

People who don’t live in small towns tend to romanticize the idea, I think. A place where everyone knows everyone else, the kids can still play together until dark, and there are like, pies sitting on windowsills or something. People who do live in small towns, or who have, know that along with the friendliness...

One of the hardest things to deal with as a human being is finding a way to love yourself – and all of the ways society says you’re not good enough definitely don’t make it easier. “They” say we should feel insecure or self-conscious about so many things, but what if we all just…stopped? Not...

If you’ve ever worked in customer service, you’ve probably been asked so many dumb questions that you could never remember them all. In my previous life, I answered phone calls at the IRS, and once had to inform someone when tax day was – and that it was the same day every single year. When...

I think that most people who decide to spit in a little tube and send it in to be analyzed just think it would be fun to find out what countries our ancestors hailed from – if the stories our parents and grandparents have always told are correct. Some people who are adopted or who...

It’s a popular pastime to make fun of ridiculous, made up, not-pronounceable baby names for humans, but what about the things people choose to name their pets? What about those poor dogs, cats, bunnies, and other animals out there with truly terrible names? It’s high time we bring their plights into the light, and these...

It’s important to be financially responsible, to save for the future and make good decisions when it comes to our money. It’s also important to balance those responsibilities with having a little fun, rewarding ourselves for our hard work, and generally making the journey to financial security worth taking. If you’re looking to feel better...

I’m not sure there is much that’s harder for a human being that trying not to laugh when something strikes you as funny – I know that as a parent of toddlers, I am faced with this particular conundrum pretty regularly these days. No matter the reason you’re not supposed to laugh – the time,...