PinnedMember-onlyStarting Over for Dummies: 5 Signs It’s Time for a Life ResetSome people can see the writing on the walls before the ink has dried, and others, like me, need to be battered with signs to finally initiate change. It’s not that we’re dummies; just determined to have “dumb” dilemmas longer than necessary. You know that old saying about hitting rock…Self Discovery6 min readSelf Discovery6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Life as a Black Irish Woman | A St. Patrick’s Day Short StoryPlease enjoy this personal story of mishap and foolery only St. Patrick could inspire. A Black Irish Woman Why would anyone add an extra “e” to the end of Green? It’s always seemed like an unnecessary variation of the original, but coincidentally the source of my long-time introductory bit, “Hi, I’m Erin Green —…St Patricks Day5 min readSt Patricks Day5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyAdvice | Flip the Script on Your Bad Story LineThe Spin is a modern take on the classic advice column. Get out of your head and take mine for a spin. New posts every Friday! Submit questions here anonymously. This week’s question is the last of the year and asks what is on most of our minds, how do…Advice3 min readAdvice3 min read
PinnedAdvice | My Boss is Blocking My ShotThe Spin is a modern take on the classic advice column. Get out of your head and take mine for a spin. New posts every Friday! Work culture has become increasingly competitive, with employees often being pitted against ruthless corporate structures. The need to constantly prove your value breeds rabid…Advice3 min readAdvice3 min read
PinnedMember-only4 Conversation Starters for Anyone Feeling RustyThe holidays put us in the afflictive situation of needing to be social savants for at least 45 days of the year. From Thanksgiving dinner to your office holiday party, ugly sweater bashes, and everything in between, your conversational prowess is put to the test. Add a layer of anxiety…Holidays3 min readHolidays3 min read
Dec 24, 2022Member-onlyAdvice | Working Through My WoesThe Spin is a modern take on the classic advice column. Get out of your head and take mine for a spin. New posts every Friday! I usually look to incoming blog submissions for questions to answer in the weekly column and trust me; there is no short supply of…Advice4 min readAdvice4 min read
Dec 20, 2022Member-onlyFree Fine Art Based on Your Home StyleThe art world doesn’t have a reputation for rolling out its welcome mat for newcomers. Notoriously regarded as a creative escape for the uber-elite, the fine art community appears preciously gated by pretentiousness. The wealth gap alone is enough to deter curious minds from exploring art for their collections or…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Dec 17, 2022Member-onlyAdvice | My Friend Turned FrenemieThe Spin is a modern take on the classic advice column. Get out of your head and take mine for a spin. New posts every Friday! Since starting this advice column last year, I’ve received 41 submissions on the subject of friendship. How do I set boundaries with my friends…Advice5 min readAdvice5 min read
Dec 13, 2022Member-onlyMy Merriment Meter | Joy Journal V.5See You Next Tuesday is a weekly journal of joyous moments collected from Tuesday to Tuesday. It’s barely the middle of the month, and my merriment meter is already depleted. I’m actually an avid fan of the holiday season or any time of the year that prioritizes cookies, gifts, and…Journaling2 min readJournaling2 min read
Dec 12, 2022Member-only7 Stylish Gift-Wrapping Ideas to Upgrade Your PresentsI’ve never understood the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In a row of bindings and tightly pressed pages, a thoughtfully designed cover is the hook that draws you in to seek more. The same goes for gifts. Certainly, when it comes to gifts, what’s inside counts the…Ideas4 min readIdeas4 min read
