Eons ago, I ran into a work colleague and his new girlfriend in the elevator. She didn’t smile when he introduced us, but gave me a super slow…
This past May, as the officiant welcomed guests to my wedding, I stole a glance at the first row where, sandwiched between our two daughters, my ex-husband sat…
“Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant.” Epictetus, Greek philosopher…
Becoming an adult ruined a lot of things for me – parties aren’t as much fun; my boobs are not where they used to be; and I had…
We’re all friends right? Good, because I’m going to take it to the bedroom and share a tip that’s really working out for me. But don’t tell my…
Dear Breast Pump, I am writing to let you know that I hate you with every “ounce” of my being. Not that you deserve any explanations, but…
At my daughter’s kindergarten open house in June, she received a Flat Stanley and a colourful folder with a detailed description of “Our Summer Flat Stanley Book Project.”…
Generally, I’m a nice person, but I’m far from being sweet like Snow White when the seven dwarfs of PMS move in. More often than not, I resemble…
Dear Neighbors, We are the new family that moved in next door and I just wanted to say “Hi.” And also “Sorry.” I would have come ’round with…
In retrospect, maybe my previously judgmental attitude regarding the type of parents who would allow their children to swear wasn’t entirely my fault. I grew up in an…