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Passing the Baton

I’ve been running for a longer time than I have the brain cells to re…

How To Brainstorm A Book

So this is the thing. We didn’t actually start out writing a hilariou…

Why the World Needs Weirdos

The world is ruled by freaks and geeks. True fact. That boy from you…

Real Life Peggy Olson

Psst. Can you keep a secret? Mad Men was my favorite TV show. Like e…

Eviction Notice to My Kids

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Making Mum Proud

A couple of days into my end-of-summer vacation, I was succeeding at…

Still Got It

‘What is tonight’s challenge going to be?’ my bestie Melanie asked m…

Doing it All

There is this dream I have where I walk into my house after a day ou…

The Fun Mom

Around here, Mom gets a bum rap. Dad is the fun one, doing all the ti…

Stop Signs: AKA Running Through My Life

The Women’s World Cup has begun (USA! USA!) and my husband was askin…

Big Mother is Watching

Some people volunteer for their child’s school because they are natu…

Flaunt What You've Got

I’m not sure I’m allowed to tell you this, but my husband is getting …

Sorry, Mom – (I Didn't Know What a Pain I Was)

Motherhood can be a thankless job, full of headaches and hair pulling…

Silly For Lilly: How My BFF Survived the Pulitzer for Target Launch

Guest Post By Marisa Coar: This tale comes from my BFF, and like all …

The 'That Won't Be Us" Illusion

My older brother called the other day to invite us to a little get-to…

Angelina Jolie and the Power of Knowledge

Did you ever experience that weird sensation where you learn somethin…

What the PARCC Taught Me

The End of Days is upon us. The Rapture. Judgment Day. Also known as…

Do What You Love

Originally, the title for this post was going to be ‘The Wai-ai-ting…

Brain Freeze

‘Heard you have cold weather coming your way?’ my mother said from th…