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Autism and Sexual Harassment
I was listening to a #MeToo movement story the other day on NPR. I began to think about my son and how it relates. My son is a teenager quickly (too quickly for me) becoming a young male adult. A young male adult with autism. How does his background apply here? I remember one of…
Would You Ever Steal Another Woman’s Nanny Or Is That A Major Betrayal?
I just lost my ninth nanny. I go through nannies the way some women go through men. Nine nannies in seven years seems suspect. Some wonder if were secretly beating the nannies or keeping them chained inside the playroom. Why else would we have had such a spectacular run of bad luck in keeping childcare?
Favorite Quotes from Nora Ephron Films
Nora Ephron, the talented writer behind some of the most iconic romantic comedies, passed away Tuesday at the age of 71. To honor her legacy, we’ve put together five of our favorite quotes from her films. Here’s to you, Nora. 1. “I’ll have what she’s having!” – Woman in the restaurant in “When Harry Met Sally.”
Is It Time To End My Love Affair With Long Hair?
This is about hair. My hair. But allow me to begin with a parable. I was going through my husbands closet not too long ago and found his beloved USA pullover hanging there, awaiting the moment when 1995 would become retro-chic.
Elizabeth Banks’ Blessing from a “Broken Belly”
On “30 Rock” Elizabeth Banks’ character Avery Jessup is a new mom, and the actress, 37, is now following that trend in real life! Banks welcomed son Felix via gestational surrogate today.