Category: writing

  • Confessions of a Hypocrite

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    We’re all hypocrites. Let’s just get that out of the way. We believe in one thing and do another, contradicting ourselves more times than we care to admit, which is exactly why we don’t admit it, even to ourselves. Not sure where your beliefs and actions clash? I’ll start with a few common hypocrisies to get you thinking: Thinking gossip is inherently bad, yet doing it behind others’ backs Believing in democracy and not voting Being disgusted with child labor, yet purchasing clothing that is made by children Loving animals but eating them Supporting the idea of a charity, but…

  • What’s a SCOBY? And Other Kombucha Questions

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    For the last few months I’ve been brewing kombucha at home. For those unfamiliar with it, kombucha is a fermented tea product. It really just stems from sugar, tea and a SCOBY (we’ll get to that soon). At its roots, it’s simple, which is what drew me in – along with the fact that I love tea. Many people drink kombucha for the touted health benefits, including improved digestion and detoxification. (You can read more about kombucha and its possible health benefits here.) I drink it because I generally like how it tastes — although there are almost endless flavor possibilities — and…

  • Why Writing Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Word

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    I hear so many people say “I hate writing,” to which I respond, “But, why?” Even though I ask, I typically assume I already know the answer. It probably stems back to high school, or maybe even grade school. Resentment comes from years of being forced to adhere to the same templates, the same beginning-middle-end equations. Nothing is inspiring about writing for a test. And now that these products of the system are old enough to decide what they do and don’t want to do for themselves, they avoid writing at all costs. Each avoidance is a little jab at a past authority, and…