This week, I came to a stunning realization. The laundry in my house has severe emotional problems and is in grave need of professional help. This is the only reasonable conclusion I can draw from the fact that the laundry seems incapable of getting itself into a hamper and, once washed, safely back into a closet without several extended stays in other locations. Surely this ... Read More
Gird Your Loins: It’s School Awards Assembly Time
Oh my gosh. It's May! Parents, you know what that means. We are all looking at our calendars and freaking the heck out. Inwardly we are feeling like this: But outwardly, we trying to act like it's just business as usual. In May, we still cook dinner occasionally, talk to our spouse about important things and enjoy all of our kids delightful, freaking activities, ... Read More
When You Are Bad at Small Talk
"You had me at hello and then not feeling the need to make further small talk." - Comedian Aparna Nancherla Last week, I had an interesting exchange with a woman in a church bathroom. I came upon her as she was changing out of her dress clothes. Her pantyhose was lying in repose around her freckled ankles, her skirt tossed carelessly under the bank of sinks. Her casual ... Read More
Family Ski Trips: All The Fun You Sorta Had
Let's head to the mountains children! We shall frolic in the snow thither and yon! Lo what joy the clean mountain air and pristine views shall bring! What unity of spirit will prevail as we swish down majestic mountain passes, creating memories that last a lifetime! Fetch your ski gear and some warm clothing and we will be off to commune with chilly mother nature ... Read More
To My Girls: Here is What You’ll Be When You Grow Up
My girls, When you were very young, without meaning any harm, the world told you a big, relentless lie. I am positive that sometime in your preschool years, a kindly adult knelt down and asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Oh,” you thought subconsciously, “I thought I was already me!” Nonetheless, you gave the right answer because you knew that ... Read More
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