April 23, 2013
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The kids and I had just landed in Raleigh-Durham on Monday afternoon when I got the CNN text alert on my phone: “Bombing at Boston Marathon.” As is typical with me, at first I was completely confused. What do they … Continue reading
December 17, 2012
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My funny isn’t back yet. The events of Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary have really shaken me. My babies are almost five-years-old. I can’t look at the pictures of those children who were killed without completely falling apart. So instead, … Continue reading
October 27, 2012
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How is it that, in 2012, we are still arguing about what rape is? Rape is rape. Period. There are no gradations or grey areas. To suggest that some rapes are more real or legitimate than others creates a distinction … Continue reading
August 13, 2012
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The 2012 Summer Olympics are over, and I will finally get some sleep again. I don’t know what strange power the Olympics have, but I care nothing about sports and yet I was up with Bob Costas every night till … Continue reading
June 18, 2012
by pileofbabies
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Dudes. Hold my hand. You are NOT going to believe this. Parents are having other parents SIGN LIABILITY WAIVERS WHEN THEY COME OVER FOR PLAY DATES. No they didn’t! OH YES, THEY DID. As in,”You can put your coat and … Continue reading