In this highly volatile political climate, I try not to engage in political rhetoric and keep my opinions to myself. I can’t be the only one who was taught there are two things you never discuss in public: religion and politics. Easier said than done these days. So I’m sort of, kind of, possibly breaking… Continue reading Breaking a Cardinal Rule
Author: Gina Cafasso
Benefits of Taking a Break…
I’ve decided, drum roll please, to take a break from the world of dating apps. I was on two of them in hopes that maybe, just maybe, I would meet a like-minded fella. Don’t get me wrong, I did find a few interesting prospects, and I do speak with one or two of them on… Continue reading Benefits of Taking a Break…
5 Tips to Survive the Rough Waters of Dating
I have garnered a lot of advice from friends over the years on dating. I’ve absorbed it, dissected it, analyzed it, shared a lot of it with all of you, and incorporated some of it into my life. I can give good advice to others but when it comes to myself, I’m just as lost… Continue reading 5 Tips to Survive the Rough Waters of Dating
Experiencing Diversity in D.C.
By: Alicia Cashman Driving into DC, the night before the inauguration, was a breeze. There were no road closures on the way to the city, making it easy to see the capital from a distance. Once we arrived at our friend’s apartment, we discussed generalities of life and as WestWorld played on TV in the… Continue reading Experiencing Diversity in D.C.
When Motivation Fails
I have been planning on writing more for a long time. Every time I decided it was time to sit down and finally put pen to paper, something else would come up and I would put it on the back burner. It's not like that something else was always something important unless one considers catching… Continue reading When Motivation Fails
Life’s Many Auditions
Does your mood affect who and what you attract? Do your feelings at a particular time impact your decisions? You may not be into the whole, “what you put out there” scenario but you may want to reconsider that. When I fault myself or think for a moment that I am not good enough, BAM!… Continue reading Life’s Many Auditions
Getting Over It
Going through a break up is never easy for the person who cares more. When you care about someone, and they stop caring about you, regardless of how long you knew them, it can be crushing. But the truth is no matter how hard it seems right now; it's for the best. You should never… Continue reading Getting Over It
To see and be me
After this current presidential election, I spoke to some women and read a few posts and articles about their concerns for their futures and the futures of their daughters. I'm not sure what changes lie ahead for us. None of us know. I'm not sure if this will be a setback for women or if… Continue reading To see and be me
Please, Just Don’t…
This one is actually for the single men out there who have dating profiles. After chatting with some of my fabulous and single girlfriends, I compiled a list of their shared experiences and added some of my own regarding online dating and men's profiles. One of my favorite memes of all time is "So you're… Continue reading Please, Just Don’t…
Resiliencey as a Virtue
A few posts back I wrote a piece on positive psychology. I also have been thinking about the word resiliency. Is it an adaptive trait, virtue, or both? I uncovered that it's considered a virtue and a core concept of positive psychology. Why am I not surprised? I do find it interesting that this subject… Continue reading Resiliencey as a Virtue