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The First 20 Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Barely Hanging On
“Is today another computer school day?” As soon as I said yes, my son flopped back down against his pillow and pulled the covers up over his head. “I don’t like computer school!” I curled up next to him and peeled the covers back. “I know. Maybe you’ll get to go back soon.” Back in…
Women, Money, and Why Asking for More Is Always a Good Idea
Boy oh boy. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella, a tech veteran but new to the big Microsoft job since February, really goofed last week at an Arizona tech conference for women. Maria Klawe, a software engineer, former Princeton department head, and member of Microsoft’s board of directors, asked him about the problem of women getting paid…
My Response to the Hate Letter Sent to Family of an Autistic Boy
My son makes noises while riding his Razor in front of our house. Should I be concerned? Should I check with my neighbors to make sure he fits in? Or, should I euthanize him?
Biorhythms, Boobs and Bad Press
Last night I was grocery shopping, rushing as usual. When I unloaded the bags at home I realized that my wallet was not there! I backtracked, trying to remember if I left it at the cash register.
Clean Your Home in Half the Time with These Speed-Cleaning Tips
Cleaning the house can take hours, or even days, depending on how much you need to get done and how long it’s been since the last “deep clean. What most people don’t know is how to clean efficiently, in a way that saves time and gets the job done quicker. For the pros at Merry Maids, resourceful cleaning is critical, as they clean multiple homes a day. These home-cleaning experts know how to prioritize, organize and lay out a plan of attack that gets the job done not just quickly but thoroughly.