Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Sometimes we just need a little reminder in this world that everything lovely and warm and sweet isn’t dead or dying. If you’re having one of those days when that sounds like just what you need, here are 12 pictures bound to do the trick. And away we go! #11. It’s not just a rock....

Okay, so maybe they’re not losers, but these 15 things are loser-ish. And let’s face it, we’ve all got that nerdy, loser-ish thing that we can’t stop doing. Embrace it, I say. Crocheting for life! #15. 100% more relaxing. “Every day on my lunch break at work I take my lunch to the stairwell and...

Believe me, anyone who has waited tables for any length of time has a long list, but below are 15 pretty good – and pretty common – complaints about the people we serve. #15. Thank you for your patronage. “When people call in for takeout at peak dinner hours and act flabbergasted that their order is...

The movies make everything seem bigger and better, but how many of the flashes and bangs we see on screen are factually accurate when it comes to real life? Some are, of course, but in some genres (like action movies, for example), it turns out filmmakers are taking more than a few liberties with physics...

It’s not news that children’s brains are extremely malleable, and that childhood circumstances can shape our psyches in ways science is just beginning to understand. It turns out that growing up poor is one of those things that can impact children far into adulthood by actually changing the structure of a child’s brain. The conclusion...

These days, there’s nothing that can’t be crowdsourced. People are asking for contributions to help with their medical bills, unexpected funeral expenses, surgery for their pets, and even help paying their bills while their federal salaries are being withheld during a government shutdown. It might seem like a new idea because the internet makes it...

If you’re a human being who has gotten more than half a dozen haircuts in your life, there’s a good chance you haven’t been crazy about each and every one. Sometimes, it’s the hairdresser’s fault, and other times, well, perhaps we didn’t communicate our desires quite well enough. Either way it can be a super...

In the grand scheme of things, autism is a relatively new disease – not that people never had it before now, but that it wasn’t diagnosed until recently – and doctors and scientists are still working on understanding how autistic people function differently and why. A new study that finds their nerve cells develop faster and...

We all have preconceived notions about what we’re going to enjoy and what we’re not – but the bravest among us are willing to try new things, and are occasionally rewarded for it. The people below were positive they wouldn’t like these 15 things but are now eating their words. Happily. #15. I’m a meat...

There are a bunch of awesome things about being a woman, don’t get me wrong. There are also a bunch of sh**ty aspects that come part and parcel, especially in our current society. Honestly, unless you’ve actually walked mile in my heels (dragging a toddler and wearing a baby) then you really can’t get it....

The Harry Potter spinoff series Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them may not have gained the popularity of the original (yet), but being that it is still part of the Potterverse, the stories and their leading man have generated plenty of buzz with the release of the second film. If you’re into it (I...

I mean, you can assume stuff like Apple Jacks and Froot Loops are basically candy you pretend counts as breakfast, but what about the brands that claim to be chock full of healthy nutrients and such? The 6 nutritionists below weigh in on whether any cereal is a healthy start to a good day, #6....

Parenting in the digital age can feel like it’s littered with landmines – there’s so much content to monitor, so many recommendations to follow, and so much we’re used to sharing with our friends and family on social media that it only seems natural to use those platforms to share cute or funny moments that...

Me? My very favorite movies are ones that have endings that are not happy, not sad, but bittersweet. I think that means I need to add a few of the 13+ films below to my watch list! #15. A gut punch. “Atonement. That ending was like a gutpunch.” #14. I wasn’t prepared. “Falling Down. My favorite...

Your brain needs nourishment just as much as you do, so why not feed it these 6 tasty riddles? Go ahead and shove them in! #6. What remains to be seen? Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answer!