We have a female-dominated household; my husband is the only dude among us. And, if I do say so myself, each one of our three daughters is a…
So many things are celebrated now that weren’t really a big deal when I was a kid. Grade 8 graduation involved a new dress, but it was cotton. …
Somewhere in the midst of the school runs and packed lunches, I stopped taking care of myself. I’d ask you to raise your hand if you are also…
I ran away from home the other day. No, I didn’t leave with my coloring books and a Barbie. I went in my car, with my purse, the…
I carry a claw hammer in my car. Everyone thinks it’s funny. Like, why would any sane human have mints, Kleenex, Dramamine—and a mini cudgel—in their glove compartment?…
I distinctly remember the first time I heard the word perimenopause. After several negative pregnancy tests that resulted from a late period, I called a friend for advice.…
There’s no denying that there is a distinct backlash against feminism. Influential young female celebrities from Shailene Woodley to Taylor Swift to Katy Perry have stated in interviews…
Yep, it’s a thing. And if you haven’t yet been involved in a shopping cart rage incident yet – as perpetrator, victim or witness – you will soon…
We spent all day planning for my party. It was going to be the first time I had my new, popular friends over to my house since joining…
I’m woken by the flicker of light between the bedroom blinds. I lay still and anticipate the fall, and by fall I mean that feeling you get when…