I’ve posted about my struggles with raising a daughter in a girly girl world before. The book that really opened my eyes about many, many things, including the influx of unhealthy messages girls receive on a daily basis, was “Cinderella Ate My Daughter” by Peggy Orenstein. Last week, my book club finally met to discuss…
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Running Hurts
Today’s run started out awesome. It was lightly raining and the sun was shining. There was a slight (very slight) coolness to the breeze, and even though I could feel last night’s three beers sloshing around in my stomach, I was feeling pretty good. Before I left, I saw a beautiful, complete rainbow, and it…
Books Are a Bad Influence
When I picked up E. from school today, I had this lovely note waiting in her folder: Well, at least I got the hair back. At first, I didn’t get who the “someone” was. E’s school’s policy is that its teachers will not tell who the perpetrator is when it comes to things like biting,…
Soaring Princesses and Silly Horses at Disney on Ice
Despite whatever misgivings I may have about the Disney princesses, one thing is clear — for now, my 3-year-old daughter loves them. Thankfully, her love seems to be tempered some. Exhibit A: When I told her we would be seeing all of the princesses at Disney on Ice, I told her she could wear any…
March to Your Own Beat
Life is really unfair sometimes. Four days ago, my dear, sweet former intern Lauren lost the love of her life, Alex. He and a friend were killed in a car accident Thursday evening. He was just 23 years old, and he and Lauren had been married for just nine months, exchanging vows in a beautiful…