Far From Cool

As we age…we let go more. Each time a child leaves for college, I mourn. When it’s so painful to separate from my teens and young adults, how much more…

“Even as an infant, one friend joked that he was the plutonium baby, so heavy, dense, and strong. As soon as he could walk, he started throwing balls and carrying…

“Just imagine — five girls, five shampoo bottles, five conditioner bottles, five bottles of body wash, five scrubbies, and all those towels…Part of me longs to smooth everything over and…

We’ve long stopped seeing our kids through rose-colored glasses. When I hear parents say things like, “Well, I know my child never drinks or smokes,” I silently respond, “hmm, you…

Remember those days of snuggling and oneness, when you and your babe were inseparable? Especially when my kids were little, I felt like I was living with great works of…

He looks like one of us: broad cheekbones, full lips, olive complexion. He could be a younger brother or cousin. He could be my son… When I hear his life…

As a 34AA, I wouldn’t bother wearing a bra, except that my work as a yoga teacher requires some modicum of discretion and containment. So the last time I went…

My friend’s new novel has just been released by a major publisher. It’s getting great reviews; she’s embarking on a national book tour. I’m thrilled for her, but you know…

I come from a long line of justifiably angry women. We wear our anger like mantels and pass it on to our daughters. The legacy manifests as workaholism, pursuit of…

Are you a female chauvinist pig? Take this quiz and find out! Answer these questions with a number from 1 to 4: 1 = never, 2 = occasionally, 3 =…

My husband, Ed, and I just returned from four days away from our children, the longest we’ve ever been away. We never even took a honeymoon, because someone who hates…