Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Around the world, people have long taken their time off seriously. In Europe, work-life balance is not a new concept, and employers and workers both make sure to honor the fact that people have lives away from the office. In America, it’s becoming more and more important, too, as people realize their families deserve more...

If you live in the American South, there’s almost no chance that you’ve missed dining at Waffle House. It’s a tradition, a long and storied one, and people even choose to frequent the chain for special occasions like birthdays and Valentine’s Day. And if you’ve visited different Waffle Houses or even different locations in your...

If there’s one thing that can make a relationship not only last, but be fun along the way, it’s being able to laugh together. A lot of women are looking for a good sense of humor when in search of a long-term (or short-term) partner, but it can be hard to find. This woman found...

There are some mysteries that are unique to our lived existence, and some that continue to capture the imagination and curiosity of the world at large. Either way, mysteries are a love/hate for most people. You love to speculate about them and try to solve them yourself, but ultimately, knowing is better than not knowing....

We might realize that job security is a thing of the past, and that we should be prepared for – and actively interested in – job hunting on a moment’s notice. These 11 people know what it’s like to get the boot without any warning at all, though – and in fact, to be replaced...

Cancer touches far too many lives, and unless you or someone you love has dealt with it yourselves, it can be hard to grasp all of the insidious ways it can make you feel as if nothing will ever be the same. One of those ways is by stealing physical pieces of our bodies –...

Some people actually enjoy cleaning their homes, but for the rest of us, it’s kind of just something to get through so that we can actually enjoy our spaces (or invite people over to those spaces without feeling judged). You know, like our mothers. It can be easy to fall into a rut with our...

There’s no doubt that becoming a mother changes a woman in every way possible. It’s easy to see those physical changes, and there have also been multiple studies that prove alterations to actual brain chemistry take place as well. These new MRI results prove that just because men don’t experience physical pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and...

If there’s one thing I know for sure it’s that our brains are mysterious and wonderful, and also that we understand so little about how they work. Illusions of all kinds prove this beyond the shadow of a doubt, and never fail to capture the attention – and the consternation – of the internet when...

Have you ever wondered what you would have looked like in Ancient Rome? In Jane Austen‘s world? How about during the Renaissance, or as an American pioneer? I know many people feel as if they would have been better off born an earlier time for one reason or another, and maybe that’s why everyone is...

Addiction is scary, it’s dark, and recovery is a fight that often takes a lifetime – if one manages to escape it at all. Alcoholics suffer in all aspects of life, from their health to family relationships, friendships, and professionally, but until now, there haven’t been any serious advancements when it comes to treating it....

There are some chores around the house that hit differently than others, and even if you normally hate doing laundry, your sheets might be a different story. At least, they do for me, because even though taking them off, washing them, and putting them back on might be a pain in the rear, getting to...

I’m not sure anyone really loves the idea of going on a blind date. That said, plenty of people go ahead and agree to it, but perhaps that’s just that hope springs eternal. There have to be some that work out, though, or else no one would be giving it a shot, right? These 10...

Blind dates get a bad rap, but in this day and age, I don’t see why. Online dating isn’t much different, except you’ve at least seen the person (allegedly) before agreeing to the date. These 11 people happily went on a blind date, and they’re here to tell you exactly how it went. 11. I...

People who are pregnant get a lot of passes in life, and rightfully so. They shouldn’t have to stand if they can (and want to) sit, we should accommodate their cravings if we can, and in general, the people supporting them usually go out of their way to help them feel comfortable. So, when you...