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The day was young and I’d already been called a bitch twice. Why is it that when others act inappropriately, I react and then I look like the bitch? Where’s the justice in that? Perhaps not reacting is the answer, Continue reading Does Having Good Manners Make Me A B*tch? (Published in The Huffington Post)
After a recent conversation with a friend, I began to wonder if the power of the Facebook like is a figment of my imagination. Can your so-called Facebook friends send you subliminal messages by liking or not liking your status Continue reading 5 Ways We Absurdly Manipulate the Facebook Like Button (Published In The Huffington Post)
I was totally blindsided (as usual) when my then 16-year-old son dropped what is arguably the most important question since, “Where do babies come from?” over dinner one night: “Mom, how did you know who to marry? I mean, how did you Continue reading My Son Asked How I knew Who To Marry And This Is What I Said (Published in Kveller)
Here’s a news flash: You can’t choose your in-laws any more than they can choose you. Many rationalize that after the wedding tensions will dissipate. If that were true, the terms “monster-in-law” and “bridezilla” would not exist, and we would Continue reading 5 Ways To Reduce In-Law Related Anxiety (Published in The Huffington Post)
It’s almost time to say goodbye to season 5 of Downton Abbey in the U.S. For me, the anticipation of the grand finale is somewhat marred by a creative opportunity that Julian Fellowes, the show’s writer, seems to have missed. Continue reading Downton Abbey Season 5 – A Missed Opportunity? (Published by The Times of Israel)