Not Just Any Pink Blanket

This past Friday night, I walked to the Hatch Shell in Boston for my first Free Friday Flicks of the … More

Anna Karenina and The Muppets: More Similar Than You Think

Just like your trash pickup — I’m a day late because of the holiday! Hope you had a great weekend. … More

Dieting Tips for the Lazy in Mid-Life

The internet is lousy with dieting tips, 95% of of it is quack science (I’m talking to you Dr. Oz), … More

Divorce 80s Style

I came of age in the 80s. Say what you will, make fun of all the big hair, the shoulder … More

This One’s for You, Pops

This was a big weekend—Saturday was the Boston Gay Pride Parade and Sunday was Father’s Day. I celebrate both equally—cheering, … More

Don’t Blame My Teacher — I’m a Reckless Crochet Rebel

My beloved memere, my French Canadian grandmother, made afghans for all comers, and I was mesmerized by the smooth, quick … More

The Registry of Forgotten Statistics

The week I realized my ex and I were pretty much over each other was the week I had to … More

The Original Funny Writing Mom: Erma Bombeck

I almost didn’t want to write about Mother’s Day, because 1) it’s technically over, and 2) it seems best suited … More

16 Easy Steps to Fitting an Antique Buffet into a Prius

Step 1: In your twenties, gain possession of one large, antique buffet for free from a friend who is cleaning … More

A Nerd by Any Other Name

“You’re not a geek, mom,” said my teen son in the same tone a snooty maître d’ would use to … More