Back in high school I had a friend who was a guy. I had a few guy-friends, actually, but one was in love with me. (He thought he…
At the risk of attracting a whole lot of hate, I’m going to put something out there: It feels wrong to be celebrating America right now. I’ve never…
I was that kid with hair so long I’d have to brush it to the side before sitting down lest I strain my neck when the weight of…
When I slow down, and sit still… That’s when it hurts the most. When it’s quiet, and I stop moving…Even for a minute. I think about him, and…
After spring’s wet embrace, every year I get seduced by summer’s sweet promises: Longer days! Warm beaches! Instagram-ready sunsets! Pool days! Popsicles for dinner! And then I remember…
Smart teenagers know that the way to a parent’s heart is through obedience, love and respect for the people who raised them (plus offering to do a few…
It’s beach season. Time to pay some attention to your largest organ. Today’s “little spot” could be tomorrow’s health scare. I know this from personal experience. It looked to…
When my first daughter was born, I lucked out and saw a presentation by the authors of NutureShock: New Thinking About Children. The book’s premise was taking long-held parenting…
My closet was perfect. It practically glistened at me as I opened the doors, piles of neatly stacked laundry that beckoned at me with its lightly lavendered scent.…
Old Burt across the street is backing a whole damned boat into his driveway. He’s got one arm out the window and is wearing a sailor’s cap as…
In praise of a vital relationship all women should have Women have numerous options when it comes to self-care. It might be an indulgent spa day where you…
Remember mom jeans? The light-wash denim jeans your mom wore when you were a kid? Tapered at the leg, puffy, high-waisted and faded? Like the jeans parodied on…
I love the family photo that hangs in our living room. Not just because it has my favorite people in it, but because of the fact that we…
My husband and I successfully restarted our lives together as co-parents by occupying separate residences a number of years ago. Some consider this a failure from a marital…