I fed my inner nerd on this morning listening to the most recent episode of StarTalk; the popular podcast featuring the illustrious astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It was an episode about love. They featured a renowned biological anthropologist, Dr. Helen Fisher. They discussed the biological...
Out of 10,463 applications from the all fifty states, US territories, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the overseas dependent schools of the Department of Defense and Department of State...
On December 17th Scary Mommy posted perhaps my most widely read article to date. It was about co-parenting with an ex who hates me and was titled "When the Father of Your Children is Your Enemy".
Something extraordinary happened that day. I was headed to Kansas City...
I dislike this piece. It received postive feedback, but I can't help think it's whining and self-serving. I've been a lonely person all my life...
I have watched for years as a Facebook acquaintance grappled with the loss of her sister from cancer. First, it was news of bad tests. Then, it was the hope of remission. Then, more bad tests. Then, less hope. Then, it was only a matter...
You know how "small talk" is supposed to be easy? Asking and answering surface questions like, "how 'bout this weather?" and "so what do you do?" and "where'd you go to school?" is supposed to be a safe and simple exchange.
Well, I hate it.
I get...
I have a family member who is a partner in a large firm. One night, during a holiday dinner he casually mentions that his firm created a special "non-equity partnership" position for peope who deserve to be partners, but for some reason aren't able to...
I did my first guest blog post ever today. I was featured on the incredible Five Kids Is A Lot of Kids Blog by the insanely funny Beth Woolsey. I was so honored to be welcomed into her online home for her series on Parenting...
I wrote this for Mamapedia. 1. Stop measuring your successes and failures through your children.If your little Joe Jr. or Suzy Q. melts to the ground screaming like a maimed hyena because he/she refuses to take turns on the swing while all the Moms in your...
I was 23 the last time we got in a physical fight.
I lived with my parent's all through my college years while I attended a local University. I was 21 before I moved out and paid my own rent. After nine months of that, I changed...