Category Archives for Manners
Marybeth: A tactful response to untactful garb
To: Marybeth From: Irritated Aunt My 13-year-old son will be confirmed in a solemn ceremony at our church. We have … Continue reading
Marybeth: Sullen tween daughter need not be the norm
To: Marybeth From: Preteen Parent How do I survive a moody 12-year-old daughter without damaging our relationship (or killing her)? … Continue reading
Marybeth: Cussing teenager offers up crucial teaching moment
This week’s email brought a complicated family problem: From: A Worried Single Mom To: Marybeth My 15-year-old daughter has … Continue reading
Ursula: Where was Mrs. Emsley when Mr. Emsley needed the honest truth?
I wonder if wife Susanne ever walked into the room where her husband, artist Paul Emsley, was working on his … Continue reading
Mary: Bonus: Moms Live Longer
A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health states that “mortality is higher among the childless.” … Continue reading
Stacy: Kathy Griffin’s below the belt comedy displays cracks in the culture
There’s just not an appropriate way to describe Kathy Griffin’s behavior with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on New Years Eve. To … Continue reading
Carol: “Benevolent Sexism” Is Nothing But Chivalry
Yesterday, Emily Efshani Smith had an excellent piece on the Atlantic web site titled “Let’s Give Chivalry Another Chance.” The … Continue reading
Marybeth: Another vile ad shows who’s uncivil in political debate
A Wisconsin mom named Keelea Chartrand made news recently because she complained about some Republican-supported campaign advertisments. The attack ads … Continue reading