My Beautiful Life

Mothers who eat their young

May 11, 2013

Mother’s Day isn’t cause for celebration in every family—just look at what happened to those polar bear cubs who were eaten by their mother several years ago. Those little guys didn’t have much of a chance against their mom, who wasn’t doing much to keep them alive before she decided to devour them. If I didn’t know ...

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Can an only child experience sibling rivalry?

May 6, 2013
Can an only child experience sibling rivalry?

That’s a rhetorical question. The answer is yes—if you have a dog. At least once a week, I get to experience what life might have been like if I’d had that second child I always thought I wanted. That’s when my 7-year-old accuses the family dog of launching deeply personal attacks against her that include anything ...

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Thatcher, Jackie Kennedy: Fab quotes from a few tough broads

April 17, 2013

Margaret Thatcher was, to say the least, a contentious figure in the UK, but you can’t fault the woman for uttering some of the more memorable quotes about women, politics, and how to be a force in the world. She had something to say about everything, and most of it was witty, direct, and practical. My ...

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Working mom writes about single parenting, politics, and the family dog. Occasionally does craft projects. No longer worries about "having it all."
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