Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
I love Chipotle. If I had the money, and the patience to wait in the long line that often stretches out the door every day, I would eat it for multiple meals each day. I'm married, but Chipotle is Bae. Chipolt-bae if you will. Five reasons why Chipotle is actually Bae: 1. It's (relatively) healthy. Chipotle's… Continue reading Six reasons why Chipotle is actually Bae
Why does everyone hate the heel of bread?There is a vile act of discrimination that takes place in kitchens across the nation. Every day, thousands of heels on thousands of loaves of bread are passed over for their less crusty counterparts. Some heels are thrown away. Others face a much worse fate of being left… Continue reading Why does everyone hate the heel of bread?
How to be a sucky individual You want to the the center of the universe. Other people's feelings don't matter, even if you pretend that they do. You pretend give zero bothers about what people think of you, but you actually take a lot to heart. You don't care about common courtesy. You have disregard… Continue reading How to be a sucky individual
Haikus for parents of infants Baby on the floor Lots of noise and rancid smell Baby in the tub Daddy wears a suit Formula starts to bubble Oh no! Time to change Mommy needs a nap Baby wants to play a game Over and over Put the baby down Baby wants to be picked up… Continue reading Haikus for parents of infants
I've already admitted that I'm a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, but I'm finally able to get into the Christmas Spirit now that Thanksgiving is over. Although Christmas isn't my favorite holiday, I actually really like Christmas songs...well...most of them. Here's a list of the worst Christmas songs ever: 10. Angels We… Continue reading The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER
Phrases that should die: preggers/preggo In this installment of 'Phrases that should die,' I would like to discuss preggers. Specifically, I would like to discuss all of the cutesy phrases we use for pregnancy this day in age: preggers, preggo, pregs. I understand that the word pregnant is one of those words that sounds 'thick.'… Continue reading Phrases that should die: Preggers/preggo
I did the unthinkable... As a parent, I generally avoid buying clothes that will only be worn once or even a handful of times because they're for a 'special occasion.' I'm talking about clothes that are only relevant for holidays or are for a specific occasion like a birthday as opposed to dress-up clothes (which… Continue reading I did the unthinkable…
Stages of grief for parental sleep loss Every parent dreads that time of day or night when their sleep is abruptly interrupted by a small human who has needs that have to be met immediately. Some of us are fortunate enough to have kids who sleep a lot and wake up with little fuss. Everyone… Continue reading Stages of grief for parental sleep loss
Phrases that should die: Bestie We're starting a new feature here at The Armchair Commentary: Phrases that should die. I need to be really honest. As much as I love slang and as much fun that I have learning/saying new phrases, there are some words and phrases that get on my nerves. Saying that they 'get… Continue reading Phrases that should die: Bestie
So, I got a nasty-gram from my Home Owners' Association... I live in an area that is comprised of blocks of attached townhouses. The townhouses are set off of a main road in an enclave with its own little streets. There is a homeowners' association (HOA) that 'runs' our little neighborhood. Most of the people… Continue reading So, I got a nasty-gram from my Home Owners’ Association…
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