“And so I stood there waiting for the guy to bring me back my grande caramel macchiato, but then I saw a different guy go to get my muffin. So I didn’t know who was working on my order and it was just awkward. I didn’t know where to wait and I still hadn’t paid…
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Fullest House: The Joys of My Autistic Household
April is Autism Awareness Month. About 1 percent of the world’s population falls somewhere on the autism spectrum. People with autism are everywhere. For example, your physics professor could have it. That girl on the subway? Maybe (though it’s less likely in females). What about your boyfriend who’s not looking you in the eye? Nope, he’s just weak and trying to break…
17 Best Reactions to Coming Out as a Gay Catholic
Coming out is a bitch and a half even in 2016. So many people struggle with the complexities of their sexuality. I know I did for 22 years, particularly in a Boston, Irish-Catholic family. Woe is me. Why do I have to be gay? Maybe I’m straight. Am I going to hell? How bad are…
Requiem for a Volunteer
When you first volunteer to work with children, you feel like the reincarnation of Jesus. Look at me, the ever-busy, important social butterfly taking time out of my packed and full life to give back to youngins, to pass along what I’ve learned and to make a difference in their lives. You imagine them being…