Aug 24, 2012childrenWelcome to the Dollhouse“It needs all new wiring,” she said, standing with hands on hips, looking into the living room. “I know,” I said. “We haven’t used this...
Aug 12, 2012childrenThe 40-Year-Old Party GirlIn a recent article for The Awl, author Amy Sohn explains “The 40-year-old Reversion,” in which she talks about partying regularly with...
Jul 12, 2012self-improvementDo You Steal From Your Spouse? Because I DoFirst, let me say that stealing is such an ugly word. I prefer to call what I do creative accounting. My financial education began with...
Jun 1, 2012childrenThe 10:52 LocalA day in free verse poetry On the Starbucks lanai dappled sunlight watching the trains go by iced grande green tea sweetened two dollars...
May 31, 2012celebrationsMy husband the…triathlete?Artist, yes. Successful businessman, sure. Snarky comment maker, indeed. But here are words I’d never thought I’d utter: I’d like to...
Apr 30, 2012humorThe Perfect Accessory: a husband or a scarf?“Brett,” I ask my husband, “What’s the weather like today?” He has just come in from a brisk run and is panting a bit. “It’s nice,” he...