I have spent a lot of time both personally and publically trying to figure out if I want to have more kids. It’s an achingly hard decision for many of us, especially when our spouses don’t always agree. But the other night, after holding a friend’s newborn and then finding myself looking at pictures of... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago I read this mind-blowing article about being the “default parent.” If you haven’t read it, stop right now and read it. I kid you not, it is laughing-through-tears hysterical. If you’re too busy right now to click on a link, as I often am, then here’s a quick summary: the... Continue Reading →
After doing some very informal research on Valentine’s Day, I noticed that the word “martyr” kept popping up. According to Wikipedia, the original Valentines were the Valentine of Rome and the Valentine of Terni, who were honored for their martyrdom in the early first century. Which got me thinking: wait a minute, this holiday is... Continue Reading →
Some Thoughts are Better Left Unsaid 