Lately I have been spending a lot of time thinking about how to take care of myself and not in the bullshit ‘drink enough water, get plenty… Read more “A Good Glass of Scotch is Always Within Reach”
Category: Howls
Personal essays, life lessons, travel chaos, self-compassion fails, and all the weird one-offs.
A Big Thanks from The Bionic Banshee Blogger
Today Confessions of a Banshee turns one month old. It’s been a hell of a month and I would like to say a big thanks. I could… Read more “A Big Thanks from The Bionic Banshee Blogger”
Get Your Ass Out of my Lyft (Please)
About a month ago I signed up to be a Lyft driver in Denver to pick up extra cash. My full time social work gig barely pays… Read more “Get Your Ass Out of my Lyft (Please)”
The Banshee Gets a Dye Job
The past several months of my life have been rather emotionally challenging. I have struggled to navigate my way through trying matters of the heart while maintaining… Read more “The Banshee Gets a Dye Job”
I Fucking Love Fall
Today at work a colleague of mine who also happens to be a fashion blogger said, “You’ve looked so cute all week, do you just love to… Read more “I Fucking Love Fall”
Who Needs Romance When There are Sunflower Fields
With only 10 days left of my self-imposed dating hiatus I decided this morning that it is acceptable to start some window shopping so I hopped… Read more “Who Needs Romance When There are Sunflower Fields”
Heroin on my Brain
I cannot be the only person in Denver that is deeply disturbed by the heroin epidemic on The Cherry Creek Trail. The trail itself is littered with… Read more “Heroin on my Brain”
Grandpa Knows Best
Earlier this year my grandpa turned 88 years young. For most of my young life my grandpa and I did not have much of a relationship outside… Read more “Grandpa Knows Best”
Shit My Therapist Says
Several months ago in the midst of a distressing break-up, I made the decision to start counseling. I have pursued counseling numerous times in my adult life—most… Read more “Shit My Therapist Says”
What Dogs Teach Us about How to Be Better Humans
This morning I hit the snooze button a few too many times. I woke up in a hurry and rushed haphazardly through my morning routine. Before I… Read more “What Dogs Teach Us about How to Be Better Humans”