May 7, 2013
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If, like me, you’re a working parent or any other adult struggling to balance the demands of work and family, you know the two biggest challenges to pulling off that balancing act: Time and Money. We never have enough of … Continue reading
April 9, 2013
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My mom turned to me one day and said something I’ve never forgotten since. I was in my teens, and was probably complaining about some chore that she wanted me to do, when she said to me, “There is no … Continue reading
December 6, 2012
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Marriage equality won big in Maryland this November. But, as with many things in life, the job isn’t finished until the paperwork is done. So, this update from Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is welcome news. It’s official! Courthouses can now … Continue reading
May 30, 2012
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When I read about the recent polls indicating a huge shift among African-Americans towards supporting same-sex marriage — a Public Policy Polling survey showing that 57% of African Americans say they’re likely to support Maryland’s marriage equality law, and a … Continue reading
May 10, 2012
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President Obama nearly cost me five bucks. In the build-up to his historic interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, a co-worker announced that he would bet $5 that President Obama would end of his evolution on same-sex marriage, and announce his … Continue reading
May 9, 2012
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To be perfectly honest, I was not expecting this. video platform video management video solutions video player President Obama on Wednesday ended nearly two years of “evolving” on the issue of same-sex marriage by publicly endorsing it in a television … Continue reading
February 9, 2012
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In my previous post, I wrote that I’m likely to hear an old favorite conservative talking point repeated over and over again while I’m at CPAC: Married cures poverty, economic inequality, and just about any other economic complaint you can … Continue reading
June 17, 2011
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I know by now it’s been by everybody and his brother, but I’m posting it here for all the parents in the world who have ever thought what the title of this book says. [pro-player width='400' height='380']http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtr3QL-PXY[/pro-player] Go ahead, play … Continue reading
May 17, 2011
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I’ve been so busy with work and family that I’ve fallen behind on my email. I didn’t know I was in the running, but apparently this blog has been voted one of Circle of Moms Top 25 LGBT Parent Blogs. … Continue reading
March 21, 2011
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“Honey, we’re on page two of the Washington Post.” That’s what my husband said to me Saturday morning, when he and Dylan returned from their swimming class, as he left on the counter a page that had been ripped from … Continue reading
February 28, 2011
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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Conservatives’ Race to Oblivion I watched the Oscars last night, for what has to be at least the 30th time, because I’ve watched them every year since I was old … Continue reading
December 15, 2010
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I can’t remember why I suggested to Parker that he and I read the the Harry Potter books together. I’m sure it was in part because I wanted to continue to encourage in him a love of reading. That’s why … Continue reading
December 3, 2010
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When it comes to the holiday season, I’m neither a Scrooge nor a fanatic. I enjoy the season for a multitude of reasons. And no, I don’t agree with most people about the “reason for the season,” and that’s O.K. … Continue reading
October 18, 2010
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It occurred to me last night that parenting turns the mundane into milestones, causing strange emotional reactions. I had one of those while we were folding the laundry during “Desperate Housewives” (as we do every other Sunday night.) I had … Continue reading
October 12, 2010
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How on earth anyone with the very public history of Carl Paladino becomes a serious candidate for governor of any state — let alone New York — is a mystery to me beyond all understanding. But, these are strange political … Continue reading
August 31, 2010
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I’ve written once or twice about my interest in crime stories and earlier research into serial killers for a writing project. I’ve seen the first season of Dexter, but have yet to catch up with the rest on Netflix. And, … Continue reading
August 24, 2010
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We’re on a bit of a family vacation this week. So posting may be sparse, though I do have one in the works.
August 9, 2010
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I won’t be blogging much today. Actually, probably not at all. I’m busy with work this afternoon, and I’ll be busy with the boys this evening. Speaking of the boys, I realize I have posted any pictures for a while.
June 29, 2010
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Every time I write one of these posts, I think — or, rather, I hope — it will be the last one. Maybe that’s because I harbor two apparently unrealistic hopes: (1) that no more children will be hurt, abused, … Continue reading
May 18, 2010
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So much for telling kids to "always tell the truth." It turns out, toddlers who tell lies do better as adults. Whether this is surprising news about child development, or a sad statement about the kind of society we live … Continue reading