Just Breathe

April 10, 2013

My son has trouble falling asleep. Every night I watch him rolling around his top bunk, banging his feet against the wall, humming, talking to his stuffed animals, singing, annoying his sister by throwing items down at her in the bottom bunk. Every night I try to calm him like a good calm Mom should, [...]

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Thanks a lot, Ben & Jerry

April 8, 2013

This was in my inbox this morning: Okay, Benjamin & Geraldo, I appreciate the attempt, but did you do your homework? Did your sustainable Vermont-y minds miss a small item about this “milestone”? I am six month from my half-century mark. 50, B&J. FIFTY. And all you can manage is a lousy two-for-one? Dudes, you [...]

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Gag Me With An Egg Salad Sandwich

April 4, 2013

I know you’re out there. You people who think this picture looks inviting and delicious. We have nothing to say to each other, you people. Because this is my idea of Hell on Bread. So when I received a letter from the Food Service Company at my children’s school threatening to feed my children egg [...]

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An Open Letter To My Really Smart Son Who Did A Really Dumb Thing

March 27, 2013

You’re intrigued, aren’t you? Aren’t you wondering what this incredibly cute boy did? Head over to In The Powder Room to find out. But I’ll give you a hint. An Open Letter To My 7-Year Old Son Who Removed A Full-Length Mirror From The Wall, Placed It On The Floor, And Stepped On It To [...]

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Dusty Earth Mother TV Presents…

March 21, 2013

“My Pug, My Stalker.” Be afraid. Be very afraid. And if you just can’t get enough Dusty&Pugs, head over to In The Powder Room for “Parenting Lessons I Learned From My Pug“.

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Before there was “multi-tasking”, there was “really busy”

March 21, 2013

A few nights ago, I woke up to a Doom Dart. A Doom Dart, for the unschooled, is a sudden thrust of dread that rouses you from your fast asleepness. Somehow, even in your unconscious state, you’ve remembered something important you didn’t do, or something stupid you did do, and you sit up in your [...]

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Find your inner artiste with Art Room Aid

March 18, 2013

I recently found this card I drew for my parents’ anniversary when I was 9 years old. We learn a few things from this masterpiece: 1. My big win in the spelling bee the following year was obviously a fluke. 2. My sense of humor hasn’t changed at all. 3. I did not have much [...]

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Dreaming of Feet

March 14, 2013

I was feeling a little bummed last night, and not just because I found out that Michael Jackson’s son’s name is not really “Blanket”. The truth is, I had filmed a pilot for a show on a major cable network, and I found out yesterday that it didn’t make the network’s new roster. And as [...]

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Top Ten Success Tips For My 25-Year Old Self

March 9, 2013

  The following post appeared on BlogHer as part of the “Success Tips for My Younger Self” series, sponsored by Kaplan. Dear 25-Year Old Self, As I am turning 50 soon, I feel that I can give you some excellent I’m-twice-your-age-youngster advice, with a bonus tip: Top Ten Lists have better Google juice. You’re welcome! [...]

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Listen To Your Mother. And Ann Romano.

March 7, 2013

I have resurfaced. Because I know you check here every single day to see what brilliance hath flowed from my pen, you may have noticed that I haven’t been around much lately. But it’s for a good reason. I have been deep in auditions and casting for Listen To Your Mother, the incredible showcase that [...]

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