By Jen Mierisch of jenmierisch.com The Top hangs out in my closet, toward the rear, nestled between bridesmaid gowns and suits so vintage that I could personally clothe the entire cast of a late-1990s office sitcom. It is a striking garment, constructed almost entirely of black fishnet fabric. Its single concession to modesty is a […]
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Ruining Summer Fun: Can’t My Kids Just Sell Some Damn Lemonade?
My kids asked me this week if they could have a lemonade stand. My first reaction was “YES!” and I was excited at the thought of them earning their own money and learning a little about the value of work. I remember doing summer lemonade stands as a kid without any help from my parents, […]