Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, there’s basically no chance you were unaware of the Lisa Frank empire, consisting of colorful, whimsical stickers, folders, pencil cases, binders, backpacks and notebooks. Their tag line, “You Gotta Have It,” pretty much summed up our existence, after all. Despite the loudness of her school accessories line,...

Sure, it worked for Monica and Chandler on Friends, but if one of these gelatinous, stinging marine animals stings you at the beach one day, should you rely on the same sort of slightly awkward kindness? It turns out the answer is no. In fact, peeing on a sting could actually make the pain worse, not...

No white after Labor Day. Having to hug relatives you’ve met once in your life. Acting as if you like your friend’s boyfriend so she won’t hate you forever. There are a million things we do (and don’t do) every single day because it’s “appropriate,” and while most of them are harmless, they can seriously...

We have this idea that a soulmate is someone we meet, grab onto and never let go. Sometimes, however, that’s not what happens. Some people don’t end up with their alleged soulmate for any number of reasons. And whether it’s your own fault, poor timing or just that the universe had different plans for you,...

It’s almost that time of year again — Christmastime! There’s a good chance that if you’ve got a standard holiday movie rotation in your home, Love Actually is in there. It’s spirited, it’s romantic, it’s poignant, it’s full of wonderful performances…it’s a can’t miss, really. And an added bonus: It contains some seriously great lessons about...

Riddle lovers unite! These 5 questions will get you thinking and just maybe feel like the smartest person in the room…for awhile, anyway. #5.Totally committed. Continue reading when you want to check your answer!

As someone who grew up in the United States, I can honestly say I’ve never given it much thought. You memorize the states, the geography, their individual impacts on history (somewhat), their capitals, but you don’t really stop to ask why there isn’t just a Carolina and a Dakota on the map. Now that I’ve...

In the 1880s, a man named James Edwin Wide worked for the railroad, where his main job was to listen for the whistle of approaching trains and change the track based on the specific sequence, which was a signal for where they were headed. One day, James was visiting a South African market when he...

People tend to think of sexual harassment as something a man does to a woman, but it’s important to remember that it happens to men, too. And regardless of who it happens to, it’s never okay. Whether done by a man or a woman, another human being making you feel uncomfortable or violated is an...

Are you someone who is good at math? Or maybe you just think you are… Either way, these 5 riddles are designed to challenge your skills, so give them a shot! #5. If my twin lives at the reverse of my house number, and the difference between our house numbers ends in two. What are...

Parenting is hard stinking work from conception until…forever, as far as I can tell, and not one single person who has taken on the job would be willing to argue. It’s even tougher being a single dad, and usually you can find some sympathy for a single parent, but this guy is something else. When he...

Being a stepparent is no joke, especially if the other parent is still in the picture. And if the kids don’t support the new relationship, it can be even harder – in fact, the discord has even led to relationships coming to an end. These 15 people are ready to dish on why their SO’s...

Perhaps it’s not exactly a question for the ages, but now that I’ve asked, I’m guessing you’re dying to know the answer, right? I mean, if nothing else, it’s exactly the sort of question that will win you a round of Jeopardy, or a game of Trivial Pursuit, or the title of the cleverest person...

Most of us measure milestones like anniversaries and birthdays by day, month and year, and don’t worry too much what day of the week something fell on. However, every once in a while – like when our kids get to the stage of asking one hundred questions an hour, for example – it can come...

Most of us have had a weird neighbor at one time or another – I’ve had more than my fair share, it sometime seems – but these 15 neighbors really take the cake. #15. On Airbnb. “My neighbors have a tent in their backyard. the tent is listed on air bnb Edit: Wisconsin It’s sadly...