For me having a sense of humor in life is pivotal. When all else fails, when you've accidentally given yourself a new haircut, when you fear your child is going off the rails, when you cannot see a way out of every single shitty situation you've gotten yourself into, the ability to find levity is lifesaving. For me having a shared sense of humor in relationships is pivotal. All ... Continue Reading
3 ways to survive ghosting by a friend.
For years I've remarked how all of life is like dating. Friendship, job interviews, networking, actual dating, making mom friends--they all depend on similar interactions in order to succeed. Do more listening than talking, watch body language, engage, court, follow up, note nonverbal cues… It's really all the same. This is why it should have come as no surprise what I experienced last ... Continue Reading
The world is full of nice people.
post-race celebrating with Oakland friends. It's the first day of a new school. Again. Third elementary school by third grade for those of you playing along at home. And the thing is, while it entirely feels like kinder all over again to me, so far the Tornado seems fine. She's more excited than nervous. She still views the world as just filled with friends she's not yet met. She's ... Continue Reading
Six life-lessons gleaned from the Petulant Preschooler
photo taken by aforementioned 'schooler notorious for chopping off heads. After a jam-packed, nonstop, hotter than the proverbial mother f*cker July spent with my Tornado of a pre-schooler Ive learned a few things. Stuff which is New!Different!Shocking! (Perhaps not.) Tidbits which left me thinking GoodGoshINeededThatReminder? (Always.) I give you what is pretty much an outgrowth of the ... Continue Reading