Columns & Collected Essays

Julie is going to write about Facebook today.Julie is starting her article this way in order to explain to everyone that it is not normal...

In case you didn’t read it or don’t remember, Part I of this series took a hard look at the somewhat misguided preparations I made for my...

It was around this time last year that I had to face a harsh reality: my 20th high school reunion was quickly approaching. I don’t know...

A few weeks ago, I put an ad on Craigslist for a babysitter-slash-housekeeper. Given the current economic climate, I was quite optimistic...

4:15. Lola’s mom rings the doorbell. I run upstairs to let her in, thinking how great this play date has gone. You see, my daughter, Zoe,...

I know she’s probably very busy right now, but I’d really like to sit down with the new First Lady and have a little chat about our...