Are People Without Kids Happier?

A few days ago, my family and I spent the evening with my brother and his partner. Usually when we spend time with the extended family, the two of them graciously drive to our home in the ‘burbs, knowing that it is easier for us not to venture out with our young...

Real Life Movies

One of my absolute favorite activities is quoting movies. I particularly enjoy quoting them in the presence of my brother, who fully understands and appreciates each distinctive reference. Since we were children, we have been perfecting the art of movie quotes. Our...

How My Life Has Changed Since College

Remember the Prince song 1999? Well, when it actually was 1999, I was pretty much partying like it was 1999. I was a junior in college, 21 years old, living with my best friends, and having the time of my life.  I was reflecting the other day on how much life had...

Weekly Wrap-up: The Blog Takeover is Coming!

Hi all! In case you missed what I was up to this week, here’s a recap! I returned from my kid-free weekend getaway, bid farewell to my parents, and complained about my ear infection. The Kid-free Weekend and the Inevitable Reentry to Life By the way, I still...

What Will She Remember?

The memory of a young child is a funny thing. My earliest childhood “memory” was of climbing Mount Rushmore. Which, given that climbing that particular historic landmark is not allowed, would make my memory a load of crap. However, we did take a family vacation to...
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