My husband and kids always know where I am by following the sound of my radio. I listen to it when I'm folding laundry, putting on makeup,
Read MoreEssays and Random Thoughts
Why I Don’t Cook
The first time I ever cooked for my husband, Dan, I fed him lasagna made with no-boil noodles and a jar of sauce. The first time he cooked
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A Survival Guide for Women Writers
Whenever I speak to aspiring writers at libraries or bookstores, I inevitably hear stories like these from women: “I used to write, but
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Walk through Your Imperfect Holidays
It's easy to be miserable after the holidays. Maybe you created a perfect holiday with your family, and you're grieving now
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On Discovering Yoga and Writing a Novel
I lowered myself to the mat and felt every joint complaining. “Honor your intentions,” the instructor was saying. “What intention are you
Read MoreHey Writer! What’s Your Brand?
Most of us are cynical enough by now to see that life is all about branding, whether we're being bombarded by ads for colleges, books, cars, shampoos,
Read MoreWhy Are Women Afraid of Mice?
I am not afraid of much. I have hiked through the Andes and the Himalayas, zip-lined through a Mexican jungle, driven on motorcycles far too fast. I
Read MoreOne More Careless Teen Breaks Our Hearts
This past week, when 18-year-old Aaron Deveau of Haverhill, MA, was convicted of violating a recent law that bans drivers from texting, he
Read MoreDo It Yourself or Die Trying
My husband came upstairs last night sporting a satisfied smile. “Did you fix it?” I asked. “Yup.”
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