Feb 12, 2011childrenBattle Hymn of the Mouse MotherA lot of people wonder how it is that Jewish parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what these parents do to...
Feb 11, 2011On The VergeHow Easy is That?The other day, I ran into my friend Andie at the supermarket. I always run into Andie at the supermarket. “So, what’s up?” She asked...
Nov 26, 2010On The VergeYou Win Some, You Lose SomeI’m off to another charity benefit. Want to join me? Here’s the deal. It’s a Saturday night. I’ve blown my hair dry so that it looks...
Sep 4, 2010On The VergeHow I Spent My Summer VacationDear Scarsdale, Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the Hamptons/Europe/the New England coast/horseback riding in the Grand Tetons (circle...
Nov 28, 2009On The VergeCompetitive Parenting for BeginnersIf there were such a manual as “Competitive Parenting for Beginners,” my husband Brett and I would be the authors of chapter 6, “Arts and...
Nov 19, 2009food and restaurantsTo Market, To MarketThe other day, I went grocery shopping. I don’t know how you shop, but I have a feeling it’s not all that different from how I do it. ...