I can’t fall asleep – my body still thinks it’s on the West Coast. Which is good as it means I’ll stay awake while scarfing down another dinner to feed my incessant hunger. Wait, am I jet lagged or pregnant? Oh, no, definitely jet lagged. Have no fear. Unless you were excited at the prospect …

The last time I went to get my car checked was before my Michigan/Ohio road trip. My mom suggested maybe my ’93 Chevy Lumina could use a good look-over before the drive and I grudgingly agreed. My initial hesitation was because of my hatred, intense yet futile, of all automobile-related interactions. I remember as a …