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Faking?
Last week, it happened once. And then yesterday, twice more. So I really had no choice but to contemplate this situation: Someone asks me...
An Unlikely Adventure
By all accounts, I am the #AntiCraft. I don't decoupage. I don't string pasta and popcorn together to create uplifting sukkah (or...
The Unicorn Factor
Considering my previous life in headhunting and corporate human resources (think of a cross between The Bobs from Office Space and...
What is "Every Man For Himself" Day?
Every man for himself day n. A day in Working Parent Life when the kids are off, but parents can't possibly tell their clients/bosses...
The Bullshit Quotient
I used to know this blind auto mechanic who gave me the best advice of my life. I was about 10 years old, and at that age, if any adult...
On IUDs and Broken Toes
Midwestern Jews are not meant to run. That's because we're klutzy and uncoordinated. Case in point: I have broken one particular toe...
Camping Q&A
Q: What's worse than camping with a diarrhea-ridden child? A: Camping with TWO diarrhea-ridden children! It all started out so nicely. ...
Mommy Money
I like to hang out with artists; they make me feel hip. Several friends of mine have launched home-based businesses monetizing their...
Metamorphosis
Today is the best Valentine's Day I've had in years. And my husband isn't even here yet. He’s been gone for just over a week, sucked into...