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Spring Fling
Spring has sprung in suburbia. Shirtless middle-aged men with two-pack abs chug beers while they mow their lawns. Bikini-clad teenage girls sprawl out on black-top driveways to attract pre-prom tans. The sounds of incessant sneezing echo through the air. Spring is … Continue reading
Will & Kate–Great or Hate?
I would be remiss if I didn’t dish about the royal wedding, right? Whether you thought it was a royal treat or a royal pain in the arse everyone is talking about it. I, for one, was happy to have … Continue reading
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Let’s Get Nuts
Every time I make my stepdaughter’s lunch–peanut butter and jelly–I subsequently morph into a surgeon in pre-op mode, meticulously scrubbing my hands at every angle. I have watched Grey’s Anatomy for years, so my technique is quite good. No, I am … Continue reading
Just What the Doctor Ordered
Ovarian cancer sucks. I hate it so much I’d elevate cellulite to frenemy status in comparison. It’s pure evil. Surgeries, chemotherapy treatments, and doctor’s appointments drain an ovarian cancer patient’s reserve. Choosing hope over scary statistics tests her psyche. Believe me, I know. I have … Continue reading
Just Do It
Remember how I told you a couple of weeks ago I ran out of excuses to skip work-outs? Well, it turns out I am more clever than I thought. True confession: I ponied up the plastic to join a posh gym … Continue reading
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Fake It ‘Til You Make It
I am a firm believer in the mantra “Fake It ‘Til You Make It.” I once bought a designer handbag to help me land a job worthy of paying for it, am able to artfully apply mascara to appear as … Continue reading
Manic Monday
I know I am not alone when I say I detest Mondays, right? Well, Mondays during school vacation week add 10 pounds of water weight to my hatred of the beginning of the work week. Friday seems as far away as … Continue reading
Mommy Maven
Mommy Maven. Every Mommy needs at least one. Maven is derived from the Yiddish word mevin, which means understanding. Tell me, do you know of a Mommy who doesn’t need an empathetic friend who lets her brag about her baby and … Continue reading
I Heart NY
I heart New York. The palpable energy, the unforgettable sights that sear into your brain, the chi- chi department stores, the trendy boutiques, the gourmet restaurants, the incredible people-watching, the feeling I get walking the streets that anything is possible…all … Continue reading
Opening Day
Did you know Alex is already a die-hard Red Sox fan? If you’re born in Red Sox nation, it’s simply part of your DNA. Hating the Yankees–ahem, Spankees–is also written in his genetic code. And today is Opening Day at home for … Continue reading
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