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The TV Show “FRIENDS” Became the Shibboleth of an Entire Generation
When the first episode of FRIENDS aired in 1994, I remember exactly where I was — sitting on my navy velour couch in my Bay Area apartment with a...
The Myth of Achieving Perfect Life Balance
The thought of attaining perfect life balance — in every area of our lives, all the time — is a lovely idea. The only problem is the fact that human...
Raising Humans . . . Not Legends or World Changers or History Makers
On Instagram the other day, a mom posted a selfie while wearing a sweatshirt that said: Raising Legends. (You can find a similar shirt here.) I know...
The Most Important Comma in a Writer’s Life
At some point in every writer’s journey, he or she will experience writer burnout. Some call it “hitting a wall” or “experiencing writer’s block,”...
For All the Moms in the Middle
It’s May — the month we celebrate mothers. So, I’m devoting this month to sharing some resources about motherhood I hope others will find helpful,...
The Secret to Great Writing
I prepare dinner for my family almost every day, but I hardly consider myself a cook. On spaghetti night, I boil a package of store-bought pasta....