Making over Mommy
After a woman gives birth to her first child, she encounters a crisis of sorts: she is forced to settle
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Beer is the reason for softball
Can’t see the L.A. Dodgers — they’re not on. Thanks again, Dodgers. I can’t stomach the L.A. Lakers — I’ve
Read moreShamrock Shake: Quaking on St. Paddy’s Day
(YouTube screen shot of KTLA broadcast at moment earthquake hit in Hollywood) There have been times that I started St.
Read moreQuestions you don’t want to ask your kids
I’m not a big Astrology guy — at all. Just like in the old George Carlin — or was it
Read moreFather doesn’t always know best
It’s not often you’ll see a first-person column run a correction … but here goes. And apologies up front for
Read moreFatherhood and friendship intersection
Recently I heard from a friend who thought that one or two of my columns were are a bit long
Read moreDaisy Dukes at a PTA meeting? This ain’t Harper Valley!
In retrospect I was dressed in not a dissimilar fashion from Reese Witherspoon’s character in Mud (which has a touch
Read moreAdvice for new mothers
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we had a surprise baby shower for my husband’s cousin who is expecting a baby in
Read moreFlame retardants and my child
(Avoid “flame resistant” on pajama labels. All photos by Sara Michael) It turns out that every time I flop down
Read moreToddler and dog, getting along
Snuggle time with dog and baby. (Photo by Seth Darlington) My son, as I have noted before, is obsessed with dogs
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