The other evening, I forced myself to take a few minutes and streamed a ten minute yoga class for beginners. The yoga instructor started the video off by…
We’ve all watched hetero sex scenes on television where the instant a woman is touched by a man, she arches her back, squints her eyes, pouts her lips…
I tense up before I even walk through the door of the school gym. I have to pause and scan the immediate area for any sign of danger. …
It all started one Friday after school when I was still teaching. I happened to open a book-order box and discovered a set of children’s classics I’d ordered…
This summer, my sister and I decided to check out a local antique boutique. We strolled through the store, marveling at the vintage jewelry, clothing, pottery, silver sets,…
Heineken or Sam Adams Octoberfest. Red [wine] not white. Margarita – if it’s Mexican night. Those drinks – IF I drank. But me and alcohol? Well, we’ve been…
We sent text messages that were ignored. We waved enthusiastically through the car window only to be met with a cold stare. We saw them in the street,…
“Just once, I’d like to be able to do this without interruption,” I say to my husband, when we have managed to carve out a few moments alone…
Just before he shuts the car door he looks me in the eye and says, “See you at the finish line, Mum!” He walks away and I beam. …
I was certain when I found out I was pregnant with my third child at age 39 (and 5 years after the birth of my second son) that…