There was a buzz on the playground about some secret hole. You know, down there. When I asked my sister who was three years older for a few anatomical details…
Parenting
Until recently, I thought there was no right time to have a baby. My mentors had pointed out the pros of waiting (from having a better knowledge of yourself to…
I am the ultimate mom stereotype at Target today. I pulled up in my minivan, strapped the baby to my front and lifted the toddler, LOUDLY SINGING a song in…
Another Sunday morning rushing around the house, trying (but inevitably failing) to make it to church on time. Everyone is dressed, teeth brushed (maybe?), shoes and coats on. We get…
I learned to drive at the age of 16, as most American kids do. It surprised me when I lived in London as a college student that English kids didn’t…
I searched and searched and could not find any. The truth is, I seldom need birthday candles; it had probably been a decade since I last used them. I scavenged…
We’ve been living in a post-apocalyptic hellscape for a while now. Things could be worse. We are healthy. We currently have TP. The days seem longer now. So, what do…
As is the tradition in many divorced households with small, tax-deductible humans, my daughter was with her mother last Mother’s Day. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, however,…
As someone with a Ph.D., I’ve been accused of making even the simple complicated. I make critical assessments of the virtues of Puffy vs. Crunchy Cheetos. The latter is superior…
International Women’s Day this year came on a Sunday, the day before Italy declared a national lockdown. “Let’s celebrate our rights and look optimistically towards the future!” we declared. And…