
Kudos, Internet Bully. That One Hurt.
Because acknowledging what it felt like to be singled out in such a vile way isn’t giving the anonymous commenter power. It’s giving me power.

What Has Been the Most Beautiful Experience of Your Life?
Thank you, anonymous Quora poster, for the morning writing prompt. Except for this: You stumped me.

When You’re Lost at Sea While on Land
I have been caught up in rough seas, and there have been casualties.

MOMMASAID CLASSIC: Not All Friendships are Meant to Last
I remember sitting on chairs in my driveway that frightening Tuesday afternoon, watching our kids play while my friend Lynn and I listened to the radio for the latest news on the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. Lynn was waiting to hear what had happened to her cousin, a Staten Island firefighter who was among […]

Why Can’t Our Kids “School from Home”?
I’d like them to stop playing Batman Dark Knight or whatever it’s called, and complete an assignment or four from their teachers.

In Which I Shop for Ground Beef on CBS News
If you’ve followed me over here to tell me that I shouldn’t complain about the price of meat because I have a nice kitchen, please use the comments below.

Study: Moms Aren’t Really That Obnoxious on Facebook
A recent survey debunked what blogs like STFU Parents have long complained about: Moms really don’t post too many baby pictures on Facebook, reports Slate. It’s just that people love themselves a new baby picture, so they’re more likely to hit “Like.” That pushes the offending photo of Junior up in the mysterious Facebook algorithm […]