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Ignoring the Judgments Is Just a Part of Being a Parent Aug. 12, 2023
Today was PJ day in our house, when we let the kids wear pajamas all day, no matter how silly it loo... Read More
Samsara and the Fine Art of Not Caring About Dirty Laundry Jul. 29, 2023
I've recently discovered a way to apply the karmic concept of samsara — the endless wheel of d... Read More
No Real Point To Arguing About 'Try That in a Small Town' Jul. 22, 2023
Part of me feels like Jason Aldean has already gotten enough attention for his song, "Try That In A ... Read More
Superstitions May Be Silly, but That Doesn't Mean They're Bad Jul. 15, 2023
The other day, my son asked me why the number 13 is unlucky. I usually take his questions seriously... Read More
The Wild, Weird History of Pets in My House Jul. 08, 2023
This Fourth of July, social media was abuzz with fireworks complaints — not due to parents bem... Read More
I've Exited Lactation Station. Now Please Tell My Doctors Jul. 01, 2023
I am not breastfeeding. I feel compelled to share that information because many people continue to l... Read More
What Have We Lost in the Exchange for Our Children's Safety? Jun. 24, 2023
I got a haircut recently, and as the stylist snipped, she asked a question. Her ex-husband had prote... Read More
'The Now': All We'll Ever Have, and All We Can Ever Enjoy Jun. 10, 2023
A family member underwent some health problems recently, and when I asked what I could do to help, t... Read More
The Bizarre Failure of Conservatives To Quit When They're Ahead Jun. 03, 2023
June is Pride Month, so it's officially time for conservatives to lose their minds in an orgy of ant... Read More
Smoking's Long, Slow Slide Into Oblivion May. 27, 2023
It's become common at the start of movies and TV shows to show a list of all the various ways the co... Read More
Remembrance of Childhood Illnesses Past May. 13, 2023
Our house has once more laid low, this time by the dual demons of injury and illness. I'm hobbled, r... Read More
Technology Tricks Us, but We Are Our Own Best Gadgets Apr. 29, 2023
I recently forgot that I have a neck. It happened as I backed out of a grocery store parking space. ... Read More
Crying Babies Stink, but So Do Adults Who Freak Out About Them Apr. 22, 2023
Did you see the video of the guy freaking out because of a crying baby on a plane? I did, and I'll b... Read More
What's Greek Easter When You Have the Other Kind? Apr. 15, 2023
The other night, my kids ate corn dogs and feta cheese for dinner. That might seem odd unless I add ... Read More
If My Kids Ask About Trump, Here's What I'll Say Apr. 08, 2023
One day, I'll explain to my sons why Donald Trump was charged with a crime. Well, 34 crimes, to be ... Read More
A Trip to the Aquarium -- Borderline Educational, Seriously Expensive Apr. 01, 2023
It's spring break and the kids are home from school, so I recently decided to drop the equivalent of... Read More
Mediocre People Need Influencers, Too Mar. 25, 2023
I wish there were influencers for the rest of us: We the imperfect. We the mediocre. We the normal. ... Read More
If You're Giving Away Bailouts, I'll Take One, Please Mar. 18, 2023
Dear Sirs (one assumes), What follows is my official application to be included in the billions of d... Read More
Midwestern Weather: The Worst, Other Than Everywhere Else Mar. 11, 2023
It's a cold March day in the Midwest, with fresh-fallen snow on the ground, and this is about the ti... Read More
Moms, Don't Get Stuck in the Gratitude Trap Mar. 04, 2023
Let me be clear: I enjoy being a parent. I enjoy hugging my kids. I enjoy tucking them in at night.... Read More
