My two teen-aged daughters and I were training for a half marathon when the family took a trip to Italy…
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My mother has always told me I should be grateful that I’m not the middle child — a statement she’s…
For me, nothing evokes magical childhood summers like the smell of an old house, especially that of a smoker. My sister…
If you walk into my house you can usually tell if I’m deeply involved in working on a book. Once…
Although it’s not the most original analogy in the world, I’ve been thinking about how publishing a book is like…
When I began thinking about this topic, I planned to write about Leah, my best friend from kindergarten through about…
When I used to tell people my sign, they’d nod and purse their lips, as if to say, “Figures.” Or…
I’m no stranger to writing under names that aren’t my own. See, when you’re on contract with a magazine and…
I come from a family that ages very well. With some cosmetic help. Grandma Ethel, God bless her, knew her…
Back in college I was part of a threesome. We happened upon each other in a massive lecture hall on our very…