The audacity of asking for cash gifts
If you ever want to get into a quick argument, try talking to someone about doing a cash wedding registry. People love to debate the issue, and sometimes it feels like the discussion just goes on, and on, and on. In fact, the New York Times recently published an article by Princeton sociology professor Viviana Zelizer that makes it clear that the debate has been raging for over a 100 years…
Usernames and the bridentity crisis
Running an online network, I get an interesting insight into the names that people (women, specifically) use for themselves online. And one of the many ways identity shifts are expressed are through usernames and avatars.
Let’s all gawk at Liz & Rev
I make a point not to over saturate Offbeat Bride with Seattle weddings, but every once and a while I see a wedding that I get all HOMETOWN REPRESENT! excited about and I just have to bask in the awesomeness of a good Pacific Northwest wedding.
It’s not about the mayonnaise: stop using tired tropes when complaining about your partner
Have you ever bitched about your partner being stupid? It’s time to flip the script on complaint cliches.