I find it frighteningly easy to slip into a world of complacency, lounging on my divan (that’s couch to you and me), contemplating my navel, lost in thought, or knee-deep in my very important, life saving work, with all of my projects, deadlines, and Skype calls to my best friend who has to remind me how complacent I’ve become. Thank you, Clementine. You’re the best. I own my … [Read more...] about What Kind of Mom Would I Have Been?
Do You Speak Blended Family Shorthand?
I will admit that it was only recently that I learned what LMFAO stood for. Maybe it’s because I prefer to speak in complete sentences, using actual words. I know it takes a bit longer, especially when texting, but I am not going to abbreviate "in my opinion" with IMO. Because I h8 abbreviations. And yes, I do like the feel of a nice Uni-ball fine pen on a crisp white legal … [Read more...] about Do You Speak Blended Family Shorthand?
Judy Blume Taught Me About Sex
I got up early this morning to meet my Pilates client on the upper east side. I hopped on the 6 train, and just for the record, getting on the subway during the morning rush hour is like taking part in the running of the bulls. You can easily get gorged in the behind if you’re not careful. I sat down across from a boy who must’ve been 11 or 12-years old. He was reading, The … [Read more...] about Judy Blume Taught Me About Sex
Could Your Kids Pee in the Woods if They Had To?
I was listening to some parenting expert the other day (and really, aren’t all parents experts?), and the woman was commenting on how kids don’t know how to be bored. If they ARE bored, they don’t know how to entertain themselves without the use of technology. I loved this scene from Judd Apatow's "This is 40"... Debbie: We have decided to cut back on all of the … [Read more...] about Could Your Kids Pee in the Woods if They Had To?
The Truth About Orgasms
What's the difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms? Is there even a difference? The answers may surprise you. Let's start this somewhat sensitive discussion with a brief anatomy lesson: The idea of a total separation between the vagina and clitoris is mostly false. The clitoris consists of more than the clitoral glands and hood (external parts). Because the … [Read more...] about The Truth About Orgasms