Dear Family, Consider this your official notice of termination. I am no longer dealing with your crazy. I am no longer going to be listening politely to your…
It needs to be said. Don’t think for a minute we don’t notice because we do, we just keep it to ourselves. But that needs to stop now.…
I don’t often weigh in on politics in the US (except to crush on Bo Obama (the President’s pup) and to declare my long-standing admiration for Hillary Clinton) but…
In the eighth grade I went for a haircut and a friend called to ask how it turned out. “I love it! It’s great!” I shared. When I…
At last, we’ve passed the date. The day my third child, Scarlett, reached the age of 15 months and 1 day. Our second-born child Lucy died at 15…
Since Sandy Hook in December of 2012, there have been over 1000 mass shootings in the United States. As we approach the three year tragiversary, I can’t help…
Adidas has announced it will help high schools across the nation rid themselves of offensive Native American mascots. Listen, I don’t want to say this isn’t a wonderful move.…
What’s wrong with kids these days? They just need to learn a little respect! Amirite? There have been a lot of shitty things in the news that involve…
What does “Parental Guidance” really mean? The existence of this rating makes the far reaching assumption that most parents are reasonable and provide guidance. I would argue that one.…
I wake to the sound of dishes being taken out of the dishwasher and panic. My heart gallops and a lump in my throat is searing. My…