Today on television, radio, Facebook, Twitter, in offices, on busses, on the subway — just about everywhere in this country — people are telling stories of where they were and what they were doing when the terrorists attacked our nation on September 11, 2001. Some tell harrowing stories of being in the Twin Towers, or…
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Team Mom Survival Tips
Ah, high school football season. There’s something about the crispness of the air, the sound of marching bands, the sight of a team kneeling around a coach, which makes a parent want to be a part of it all. This urge to volunteer may stem from sincere altruism, but one must beware that helping can…
The Family Meeting
“C’mon guys!” I bellowed from the kitchen, “You’re late!” One by one, they appeared at our table, each carrying a heavy attitude. My husband had always thought my family meetings were pure nonsense. All this nicey-nicey talking was a complete waste of his Sunday leisure time. When he grew up, you did what your parents…
A not-so-open letter to Starbucks
Dear Starbucks, I have a confession to make. As embarrassed as I am to admit it, I’m only interested in you for one thing. No it’s not your iced caramel macchiato. It’s not your over-enthusiastic androgynous employees with bolts in their faces. It’s not your cooler-than-thou ambiance, replete with black and white photography and the…
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