We are told about the village, and we live close to one another. Yet so many of us moms are still incredibly lonely.
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Unnecessary Hyperbole Not Required to Ease Your White Guilt
There is no doubt that 2020 is a shit show of epic proportions, but if we’re being honest, things haven’t been good for a long time. And if we’re people of color, which I am not, “long time” means FOREVER. During Obama’s presidency the overtly racist knuckledraggers were present but slightly muted, and the opaquely […]
Avoid the Bees, Find Your Elephants
When seeking a tribe, don’t follow the bees. Instead, find your elephants—a tribe who lifts each other up, is empathetic, and respects their wise, fair leader.
Why I Won’t Pretend to Cherish Every Moment of Quarantine
I want to cherish all these moments, but life gets in the way. After the fun cookie baking and family campouts, I just want some quiet alone time.
On the Eve of Eight Years Old
The silver lining of all of this for me is that time seems to be standing still. And that means although my son will have to have a quarantined birthday, I get a few extra moments of seven with him.
How to Work From Home: Expert Lawyer Advice
Working from home with a baby and a toddler? Me too! It’s awesome. Here are some tips that are really in no way helpful.
7:30am to 8:00am in the Time of Covid
What happens in a 30-minute timespan when you have an irrational 3-year-old and you’re waiting anxiously for the angry 5-year-old to wake up.
On Finding Solace in this Bittersweet Quarantine
There’s panic and also beauty in this time of quarantine. Our lives are forever changed, as they were by 9/11, and we’ll see the best and worst of humanity.