Hey, Mandy! How are you? Good. Now, I’m going to ask you to do something and you’re going to think it’s weird, but I really think you...

The other day, a friend of mine told me that she loved talking to me because, “you never got a straight answer.” That comment just didn’t...

It’s a good thing we have so-called “flex” time at work, because if not, I’d be getting the stern warning about being late for work....

I had this plan of how I was going to write this thoughtful post that I’ve been mulling for a few days, but then, I got to work. And got...

Before we begin today’s post, let’s get an important fact you’ll need to know out there in the open:I require A LOT of sleep. I really...

I’m going to tell you something. I’m going to break all the rules of Mandy and be absurdly blunt and straightforward without caring if...

But, since Muffin the Wonder Poodle is on my mind, I felt today’s post should be dedicated to her. So, let’s discuss some of the things...

I remember when you were bright and happy. Why are you so gloomy these days?

I realize that I love singer/songwriter types way more than a lot of my friends. I realize that I go weak in the knees at the mere...

Oh, readers! It’s been a crazy morning. There was chapel and department meeting starts in a few minutes. CRAZY, I tell you! So, let’s...

So, I’m an adult, right? I mean, I have conversations with people about how many pieces of frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts are...

It’s Monday. I have almost nothing to say. Except that I have a headache, feel like I would benefit from 4 more hours of sleep, and have...

Shh. . . it’s a secret. Keep your voices down. Are you ready? Here goes: I secretly LOVE working at home. OK, so I wouldn’t want to do it...

You may think that title is a joke. It isn’t. Rain, my dear friends, is stalking me! Let’s just have a little recap: Above average May...

Since “American Idol” is over (sigh), Dispatches has moved back to Wednesday. And the middle of your week just got BETTER! (At least...

Since I’m getting a haircut tomorrow (and feel free to offer suggestions. I reserve the right to call you crazy, though!), I thought it...

You may have noticed something missing if you were perusing Facebook, Myspace (wait! I don’t even HAVE a MySpace page!), Twitter or...

I’ve barely begun my work day and I’ve already had to swallow my pride and admit I dropped the ball. Great way to start a weekend, right?...

Ever felt like awkwardness and strange situations follow you around like your shadow? Yeah. All. the. time. It’s pretty much my life....

Many of you know that I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Colorado. Today, my first day back at work, I have a whole long list of...