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Lori: Is gelatin salad still gellin’?
I dread being the bearer of bad news, especially in an uncertain economy, questionable employment gains and high allergen levels, … Continue reading
Sarah: Who’s a Savant?
I recently read an article by Adam Piore about savant syndrome, that rare and mysterious affliction in which someone suffers some … Continue reading
Carol: The Annoyance of Mommy Patois
Checking “mommy” web sites and magazines for spring recipes that little ones might enjoy, I once again encountered the patois … Continue reading
Lynn: My Easter Miracle
You may call it a coincidence. But I prefer to call it a miracle. Every year, no matter what the … Continue reading
Lynn: The season of forgiveness
He was always a teaser, that Gene. The first time I met my ex-husband’s father, he bravely went where most … Continue reading
Lori: Seeing can be believing in History’s “The Bible”
If you’ve missed “The Bible,” airing on the History Channel, you’ve missed something worth watching. The miniseries, co-produced by Mark … Continue reading
Lori: The softer side of Jersey
A branch on our family tree has stretched to New Jersey for the second time. One of the silver linings … Continue reading
Carol: Perfect Shape?! Count Me In!
I was amused to read that, in an interview for Playboy magazine, Lena Dunham announced that she wouldn’t want to … Continue reading
Mary: On Leaning In
Did you hear? Now we’re supposed to lean in. This week, if you’ve been near a TV (something I typically try … Continue reading
Carol: You Can’t Avoid Anxiety
A study from the Mayo Clinic has found that children who simply avoid situations that make them anxious actually end … Continue reading
Lori: NYC Soda Ban — How About some coffee, Sugar?
If all goes according to plan, the New York City soda ban should go into effect soon. The new restrictions … Continue reading
Marybeth: Advice for divorcing dad on media for kids
From this week’s email, a message from a dad whose ex-wife doesn’t share his concerns about the influence of the … Continue reading
Carol: The “Christian Bale Scale”
If you’re not following the adventures of Non Om Mom, you’re missing it. The blogger is a military wife living … Continue reading
Lori: Pajama pants need a wake-up call
For an advanced people, we sure have a lot of problems with our pants. You wouldn’t think pants would be … Continue reading
Carol: A Truly Worthy Cause for Michelle Obama
In yesterday’s Washington Post, columnist Courtland Milloy raised eyebrows by critiquing the First Lady’s frivolity. Instead of hula-hooping, focusing only … Continue reading
Lynn: Tom Fletcher’s Wedding Speech
Communication between me and my oldest teenager is sporadic, at best. See, she’s away at college, and checking in with … Continue reading