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I follow Matty Maggiacomo on Instagram. Proudly. I love his Peloton classes and he is incredibly motivating and a generally adorable human. I do not say this in a crazy kind of way (though I did think this before) BUT I met him and when I say he’s adorable, I mean it. Inside and out.… Continue reading An Ally Forever More.

I took my 69-year-old mother to see The Little Mermaid this past weekend. As I am now 42, and she took me when the cartoon came out in 1989 (I was 9), this felt fitting. It has always been one of my favorite Disney movies. Always. When I was a child, I think I just… Continue reading The Little Mermaid That Could.

I attended Boston Calling this past weekend. It’s been years since I went to a music festival and I can honestly say, it’s as glorious as I remember. We lucked out as the stars aligned and the weather was perfect. As for logistics, the only stress point for my 40-something year old brain, every little… Continue reading Embrace It (Part I): Cellulite Is Having Its Moment.

I’ve been experiencing stiffness in my neck for weeks now. I’ve explored the various and sundry reasons why such a thing might occur (i.e., my pillow). After a good deal of thought and significant anxiety and a neck that seemed to be getting worse by the day, I concluded that it’s almost entirely stress related.… Continue reading Hot Stresses.

Hi there. I was speaking with someone near and dear to me the other morning. I felt tense because I had a lot on my mind. I am not great when I am tense. I am crabby and when I try and tamp down the crabbiness, I think maybe I’m just cold or aloof. I… Continue reading Hardly Mother Theresa.

I thought a lot today about staying in the moment and what that means. I am such an emotional being. I spend a lot of time in my head and a lot of time in my emotions. Hard. Unapologetically so. I’m careful with whom I confide in, but also, I’m not shy about sharing how… Continue reading Let’s talk about it. After.

A friend and I were both watching the same television show. I’m not going to share the name of the show, because then I fear you will hyper focus on the subject or something along those lines, and that’s not really the point of this. Anyway, a few days ago, I mentioned that another episode… Continue reading Reality TV.

Dear Ms. Blume, A friend and I were talking about you this evening and he suggested I write you a letter. I chastised him for teasing me and then quickly retreated when I realized he was quite serious. This suggestion came on the heels of a discussion about the recent hubbub surrounding you. I don’t… Continue reading Are you there Judy? It’s me, L.

I decided to go for a walk late last night. The weather was stunningly beautiful, and I had some residual anxiety from my day, so it was a no brainer. I wore reflective clothing and had my phone and, an alarm on me. Mid way through my brain calming stroll, I saw a neighbor taking… Continue reading It’s about us. And them. And them. And us.

I know I am one of those insufferable Peloton cult members and that I force you to participate in my madness from time to time. I won’t apologize for it. The classes keep me moving and sane in the most user-friendly way possible. And yes, the instructors are lovely and adorable and all the things.… Continue reading #themiddle