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History in the making

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I haven’t written anything in a few days, but I have an excuse – I’ve been spending all my free time watching the DNC. Michelle Obama’s speech the first night was brilliant; she is so poised and genuine. I know she’ll make a great First Lady. The video introduction narrated by her mom was a […]

The Nanny Diaries 2?

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Just read this article in the NYT, and though I’m a little late in the game I think it’s still worth posting. It’s about a Manhattan mom’s listing on Craiglist, searching for a nanny. The original listing has now expired, but here it is in its entirety for your reading pleasure! I copied it exactly […]

Green Works Natural Dishwashing Liquid

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“Can I taste it, Mommy?” Maya asked. Not the question I expected to hear after opening the bottle of Green Works Natural Dishwashing Liquid I received from Clorox. It’s understandable, though, considering how good it smells. A combination of coconut and lemon, it reminds me faintly of a tropical drink. Mind you, I didn’t let […]

An eternal optimist… no more?

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Thursday afternoon, as we were putting away some toys, Maya said to me: “So are we going to sell this house or what?” After a good laugh, I responded: “Well, it looks like no one wants to buy it!” She then patted me on my shoulder and said: “That’s okay, Mommy. We can just stay […]