Lauren Flax

The Other Girls

There is an article about gaslighting that has been making the rounds lately, and it has my attention. My initial reaction to it was mixed, mostly because I don’t think it applies just to women. However, that is where I’ll … Continue reading →

Brb

Dear Everyone, Those of you who check in regularly have noticed (and commented) that my posts have been, to put it mildly, sparse for the past few months. Thank you to all of you. I am joyful knowing that there … Continue reading →

Summer of Everything

Yesterday I had a long lunch with a new friend, and drove home all giddy because I knew I would arrive to an old friend sitting on my couch. Today, a beautiful day, a solid morning yoga practice and I … Continue reading →

2011 MSO: Event #6 – Voting is Open!

The very last event of the 2011 Misbehaving Summer Olympics has come and gone. With a wistful sigh, I present to you our very naughty Olympians in Event #6. Have a look, and vote! (Poll is below the list of … Continue reading →

2011 MSO: Event #5 – Voting is Open!

Event #5 of the Misbehaving Summer Olympics, indulgence, has come to pass. How exciting to see our olympians indulge after such hard Misbehaving work in the first four events!! Have a look, and vote (poll is below the list of … Continue reading →

Dr. Bernardo, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Shoes

It’s a funny thing, death. A long time ago, I wrote that when people ask what is the meaning of life, they are asking the wrong question. They ask it as if life actually has some meaning, some reason for … Continue reading →

2011 MSO: Event #6

Olympians and spectators, welcome to the final event of the 2011 Misbehaving Summer Olympics, Event #6: Naughtiness! Begins: Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 5 p.m. Ends: Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 5 p.m. Ah, naughtiness. The Misbehaving Summer Olympics culminates with my … Continue reading →

2011 MSO Event #3 Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to the winners of the Misbehaving Olympics Event #3, Clothing! Gold: Edith and her Misbehaving bikini (27.03%) Silver: Bethany with Misbehaving shoes / without underpants at work (18.92%) Bronze: Freddi in a suit and Chuck Taylors (16.22%) And now, … Continue reading →

2011 MSO: Event #4 – Voting is Open!

Event #4 of the Misbehaving Summer Olympics, the freestyle event, has come to pass. How exciting to see our olympians put their unique stamp on Misbehaving! Have a look, and vote (poll is below the list of entries – please … Continue reading →

2011 MSO: Event #5

Olympians and spectators, welcome to the Misbehaving Summer Olympics Event #5: Indulgence Begins: Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 5 p.m. Ends: Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 5 p.m. After a strong and creative showing in our Freestyle event, we’re on to indulgence. … Continue reading →