Play Nice

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

In the column, Shouts & Murmurs, Simon Rich opines about the injustices of childhood in a New Yorker piece entitled, Play Nice: Zoe: Dad, I’m throwing a party tonight, so you’ll have to stay in your room. Don’t worry, though—one of my friends brought over his father for you to play ...

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A Body In Motion, Stays In Motion

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

So this is the view from where I stand. The storm clouds are starting to break and the sun is about to burst through… Relocating my family in anticipation of starting a doctoral program 100+ miles away from family and friends, is definitely an emotional, mental and physical challenge. Weekly ...

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I eat your cake. I drink your milkshake.

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Today, after two years of waiting, three restraining orders, and much fear and disappointment, justice was served. The unfortunate ex-husband was convicted of three counts of domestic violence. When my divorce was finalized in 2006, I assumed that the domestic violence would end as well. Like most abuse victims, ...

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