Ever notice how when life runs too smoothly — so routine and lacking in drama that it begins to border on the mundane— shit happens? Usually it’s something smal... Read More
When my husband Ben told me, in no uncertain terms, that the proverbial store was closed — no third child for him— I had to come to terms with my own ambivalenc... Read More
Over the holidays, I agreed to let another woman in our home. My husband Ben had been lusting after her for awhile so, in a fit of weakness and “holiday spirit,... Read More
It’s 4:20am. You have woken up to go to the bathroom because you are so old you can no longer make it through a full night’s sleep without peeing at least once.... Read More
’Tis the season. And while I think these days a lot of people are grappling with feeling genuinely grateful given the national implosion of common decency, it i... Read More
In a previous post, I discussed how confusing and daunting the process of selecting a sleepaway camp is, given how lazy I am. Some friends responded by suggesti... Read More
It’s my turn. 24 years later, I am ready to share: It happened to me, too.
I’m not talking about unwelcome sexual advances from a colleague or superior. No... Read More
I can think of only one time I poured a drink for myself, by myself (I was cooking. It felt Italian). I am a social drinker. Thing is, I am VERY social. I go ou... Read More
We all knew electing a reality show star to the White House would take us into some unchartered territory, but most weren’t cynical enough to portend the realit... Read More
Prepare to wince. Because you are about to read the most privileged confession I’ll ever make. Apologies in advance, but I need you to know something: I fucking... Read More
