Rant, Part 2

I thought I was done in my previous post, but it turns out I'm not. I can't leave this topic alone.The United States (and Australia) needs to implement a paid parental leave policy. It has been … [Continue reading...]



The Mommy Wars: For Many, What Choice Is There?

Remember that article by Linda Hirshman that caused the fury late last year? The one about the feminist elite choosing to ditch their executive jobs for motherhood? The "Opt-Out Revolution" where … [Continue reading...]



Only Child vs. Siblings

Carrcakes inspired my post today. She has a beautiful post about her relationship with her siblings, and how it has changed and stayed the same over the years. Go check it out. I'll wait. Ready? OK.I … [Continue reading...]



I’m Being Stalked By the Avon Lady

A few weeks ago, I arrived home and noticed a light blue car driving slowly down the street. It was a large Olds or Caddy or some other old-lady-mobile. As I got out of the car, I noticed the other … [Continue reading...]



Our New Addition

The new addition to our family arrived yesterday. It's so cute, it doesn't take up much space, and it works so hard to please us. Yes, dear readers, we've succumbed to Tivo. After lots of thought, we … [Continue reading...]



Let’s Find Some Unity

Ladies -The time has come for action. This issue has divided us for far too long, and no one on either side is happy with the results. Now is the time to unite and settle this issue once and for … [Continue reading...]



My Lovely Lady Lumps

(God, I can't believe I just wrote that title. Someone smack me.)Having a breast ultrasound is not as exciting as other ultrasounds I've had in the past. There's no small person to peek in on, no … [Continue reading...]