It was not until I saw the World Trade Centers burn, not until we saw the skyline — our skyline —swallowed by fire and smoke and soot, I grasped the gravity of what was happening.
Bearing It All
While the breast may in some ways “be best,” it certainly isn’t “the tits.”
Aftermath
How do we come together the morning after? The morning after a fight. The morning after I criticize you, or you me. The morning after insults are hurled and accusations are made.
At the Water’s Edge
If I knew he was dying I would have savored that diving lesson. I would have held onto every word he said, written down his instructions, treasured the tone in which he called me Cupcake. I would have hugged him harder, and more often. And I would have stayed at the water’s edge until I got it just right.
The Luckiest: My Marriage Survived Mommyhood
Having a child changes everything. I was warned about the sleep deprivation and the way my body would never forgive me (though it has), but I was never told how much a baby can change your marriage.
American Politics & Why I Fear For My Daughter
How am I supposed to empower my daughter in this America?
After We Jump In Puddles.
While I want her to grow and thrive, while I want her to be strong and independent, I’m not ready to teach her how to shave.
A Message For All You “Bad Moms”
Oh, mama: I hear you now. You are berating yourself. Questioning yourself. Criticizing yourself.
3:30 A.M.
I thought the guilt and confusion was normal. I thought the tears were normal. I thought I was just adjusting my new mommy role.
Not Just Another Free Turkey
Thanksgiving isn’t about a meal. It isn’t about where you eat or even what you do. It is about expressing gratitude, and giving thanks.
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