Invincible
There was this thing I did with my best friend when we were in high school. It was pretty stupid and really dangerous, but nothing happened, so I guess I can talk about it openly now (sorry mom!). We were 16, newly licensed, and hungry for adventure. We decided to try something crazy and fun, … Continue reading
Girls
When you’re pregnant, people ask questions, often when you’re standing in line to buy groceries. Checkers are particularly curious and likely to engage in pregnancy small-talk. When I became pregnant for the second time last year and my belly began to appear more baby bump than ate-too-much bump, I found myself answering the same line … Continue reading
Flying alone
The woman sitting in the seat next to mine that day wore dark sunglasses that covered half of her face. An animal-print scarf, wrapped and knotted tightly around her neck, puffed out from the open collar of her crisp white button-up blouse. Her legs were crossed, held tightly at the knees, and she impatiently bounced … Continue reading
Michelle Balmeo 