Life is getting interesting and spooky! Bringing major shifts in the sky, eclipse season, and the rarest retrograde there is, October is a life-changing month. October brings push-and-pull energy, and it will be crucial to be comfortable with the ups and downs. The good news is that Venus, the queen planet of pleasure, will be…
Read moreThe Dead Dad Club
Anger is a step, right, a phase? I know that the phases of grief aren’t linear, but today I find myself tapping the keys on the ol’ anger piano, kind of like Tom Hanks in Big… I’m angry at the people who haven’t written to me to say that they’re sorry for the loss of…
Read moreOctober 2022 Theme: The Truth of the Matter
I am someone who tends to believe that thinking a lot about something will help me find the truth in it. I tend to overcomplicate things rather than see them for what they are. This tendency doesn’t usually serve me, even though it’s so familiar it often feels like my only way of being. This…
Read moreThe Best Men’s Boot Brands: 24 Top Quality Boots for Fall in Every Price Range
Our favorite fall boots based on quality and versatility. By Beau Hayhoe / Additional Writing By Andrew Snavely & Stillman Brown Dark, tailored denim. A well fitting oxford shirt. A refined pair of boots. There are only a few things we feel absolutely confident in calling an “essential” for a man’s adventure into dressing well….
Read moreAdd Some Retro-Futuristic Vibes to Your Home With These 19 (!) Free NASA Posters
Look to the stars for some budget-friendly wall decor inspiration. If our Ultimate Collection of 42 Free Art Prints didn’t contain something to suit your fancy and cover your bare walls with visually-arresting art, have a look at these nineteen totally dope, totally free and ready-to-download posters from the visual strategists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion…
Read moreMaternity Jumpsuits
It’s all fun and games until you’re naked in a bathroom stall. Sharee Miller is the author of Princess Hair and Don’t Touch My Hair. She lives in Jersey City with her spouse, toddler son, and two cats, Pumpkin and Spice. Her comics celebrate Black joy and self-care. P.S. What to do during nap time…
Read more11 Things That Caught Our Attention on the Internet in September
Welcome to the last day of September which has, somehow, already arrived. I’m writing this from a perfectly crisp, sunny morning here in Minnesota. Today, in our usual fashion, we’re taking a look back at some of the things that captured our team’s attention on the internet this month. Below you’ll find a serene apartment…
Read moreThe TV Sex Scene That Made Me Applaud
The other day, I was watching Everything I Know About Love, the great comedy series that weirdly no one is talking about! (Have you seen it?) In episode three, the character Amara is sleeping with a guy for the first time. “Slow down,” she says during sex, then confidently asks him to hand her the…
Read moreHow Do You and Your Partner Make Home Decor Decisions?
A couple months ago, my husband and I got into one of those “I can’t believe we’re talking about this” arguments… “This is NOT going up in the house,” I told him. “I’m serious.” “Just wait to see what they look like on the wall,” he answered, smiling and holding a black frame over our…
Read more7 of the Best Changes I’ve Implemented in My Thirties
Editor’s Note: We’re sharing this article, originally published in February 2020, to provide a little inspiration for anyone wanting to make some positive change in your life (whether you’re in your thirties or any other decade). We hope you find some helpful insights in Sarah’s words. What’s that old banality? You can’t teach an old…
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