331: My Worst Enemy
As a child, I had an arch nemesis. She lived down the block, was a year older and was always trying to steal my friends. She was just mean, inviting everyone on the block except me to her birthday...
View Article295: Moving on from Sept. 11
I almost forgot that today was the 9/11 anniversary. By the time I turned on the radio this morning, they had already moved on to reports on the Chicago teachers’ strike. But then I saw the calendar...
View Article276-275: Weight Watchers for Finances
Wow am I feeling the love after my last post! Thanks to everyone who commented and sent money-saving tips. There is something very inspiring about knowing I’m not alone in being sick and tired of being...
View Article203: The Reporter Becomes the Reported
For the record, I’m never going to say, “Thank God for Sandy!” But I do have to admit — some good has come out of this crisis. I feel stronger mentally. I feel stronger emotionally. My marriage has...
View Article151-148: It’s Showtime
On my 39th birthday, my eyes popped open and I saw the date on my clock radio: July 3, 2012. My first thought: “Ugh. I’m officially 365 days from my 40th birthday.” And I had a lot of stuff to do...
View Article1: So Long, 30s
So here I am: My last day as a 30-anything. A year ago, that thought jolted me into starting this blog. Back then, I was focused on endings. Now I’m focused on beginnings. That is a much happier place...
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