LJ Herman is a former editor at Love What Matters and lives in Colorado. LJ is a concert, ticket and technology enthusiast. He has seen the Dave Mathews Band over one hundred times and counting.
Parents—When In Doubt, Just Cut The Dang Grapes
“This sweet soul had to be operated on, under general anesthetic to remove the grape.”
Dear Parents: When You See A New Mom In Your Playgroup, TALK TO HER
“Some days we are all we have.”
To The Mom Hiding In Her Bathroom
“To the mom who is so tired she feel likes she can’t function anymore and would do anything to lay down and get the rest she needs.”
This Is What A Knight In Shining Armor Looks Like In Your 40s
“Young ones, watch how he treats you when Instagram isn’t looking.”
Today, I Witnessed A Love Like No Other
“‘I know you can’t hear me,’ he whispered. ‘But, I love you.’ And his tears fell.”
‘I have a stalker. She follows me everywhere, and I worry that she is ruining my life.’
“It wasn’t until I became a mother, that she tried to take complete control of my life.”
The 15 Habits That Raise Responsible Kids
Here are 15 everyday strategies guaranteed to increase your child’s “response-ability” quotient.
To My Birth Mother: I Don’t Think We’ll Ever Meet, But I Already Know You
“I am adopted, and I am so very lucky.”
This Little Blue Pill Is My Lifeline
“Mental illness is a disease. I will die with this disease, but it will not kill me. It will not control how I live.”
10 Quick Ways To Get Out Of A Bad Mood
Something got you down? Here’s how to get back up, and fast.