I like to think I’m a hands-on parent. Somewhere between absent and hovering. In an attempt to “participate” in my children’s “upbringing,” I will sometimes look over their shoulder to see what they’re listening to/watching on their various devices. Shockingly, the 16-year-old and the 14-year-old find this annoying. The 9-year-old, however, STILL LOVES ME, and […]
Are Feminists the New Republicans?
This is not, I repeat, NOT a review of Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In.” So there. Is this what it’s come to? Fairly or not, Republicans have the reputation of being the party of “My-Way-Or-The-Highway” mentality of policy and politics. They are famous for closing ranks around the most powerful among them, and flinging anyone […]
Leaving Gender at the Door
Interviewer: So, why do you write these strong female characters? Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Because you’re still asking me that question. So, Marissa Mayer banned working from home for her Yahoo! employees. Hilarity ensued. Not really. More like polarization between women has intensified. I have a vague sense male CEOs and workers […]
Brave New World of Parenting
I am so proud of my kids. Most people are proud of their kids, but this week, I feel especially proud. My husband and I did something very scary this weekend. We left the kids home by themselves overnight. It was my daughter’s idea. Now, those of you who have declared us delusional and insane, please […]
Go Daddy Inspires This Go Mommy to Go BYE-BYE.
Maybe I joined them because I had heard from others more experienced that their product really was the best available at the time. Maybe I stayed with them because I had already paid for 2 years of my domain name. Maybe I stayed because I had actually had very good customer service help from them, […]
Smoove Moves
If you’re not a Curb Your Enthusiasm fan, I totally understand – it doesn’t exactly have a wholesome, universal appeal. However, we in the Worthington household are HUGE fans. On that show, JB Smoove plays what might be the funniest and most outrageous recurring character in any comedy series, hands down. Meet Leon Black, in […]
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