May 16, 2013
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Guide me, Internet. I need treat advice.

Hello, The Internet. I am calling upon your vast resources and emphatic opinions to ask for some advice about how to feed my children. Some of you already know that I have some issues with food (you can catch up … Continue reading

May 9, 2013
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When I sing, I sing in anger. Or fear. Or both.

I have a habit of singing when I’m stressed. This typically happens when I am either afraid, or very, very angry. Fear singing and anger singing are very different animals, however. For example, let’s say I am going for a … Continue reading

April 23, 2013
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Telling kids about shit people who do crap things

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

April 2, 2013
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Sticks and Stones and Microwave Ovens

Well, it finally happened. Another kid called one of my kids a mean name. This is something I have dreaded since the twins were born. Really — I am that insane. I would think ahead to them going to school … Continue reading

February 5, 2013
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Take Two Of These And Never Call Me Again

I have a complicated relationship with doctors when it comes to my kids. It’s complicated in the sense that my instincts about my children’s health tend to be the opposite of “correct.” There are visits to the doctor when nothing … Continue reading