‘Sh*tty Mom’, free-range kids go it alone & more
A roundup of reading I did this week so you don’t have to: Yes, I’m going to pick up a copy of Sh*tty Mom. I really want to read the chapter “How to Get Rid of a Mom Who Wants to Stay Over During the Entire Playdate” while denying any truth to the one titled, ”It’s Come To Your Attention That Your ...
Read MoreA case of the Sundays
I described the Sundays to a friend of mine like this: It’s a mixture of anxiety and dread. I’m anxious to get everything ready for the start of the week, but I dread the end of the weekend, so much so that by 2:00 PM on a Sunday, I’ve pretty much ruined the day. So I ...
Read MoreGoing coastal: On parenting vacations & restaurant names
Olive and I just returned from a 10-day vacation on the East Coast. Most of that time was spent at my mom’s place in coastal Rhode Island. We had a good time and great weather. And if I had any doubts about global warming being a real thing before, they’re gone now. I smothered our hides with plenty ...
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