Tag Archives: parenting
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Thank You, Abe
10November 26, 2014 by Melanie L.
I can’t think of a better time to reflect on my immigrant great-grandparents, the sacrifices they made, and the resulting …
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Hallowing Shabbat
5October 31, 2014 by Melanie L.
Earlier this year, Purim and St. Patrick’s Day followed in close succession creating a festive celebratory weekend for all. Though …
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Formula for Failure
15October 15, 2014 by Melanie L.
The scale dipped when I courted my fear of judgment. Charmed, I silenced instinct and succumbed. Pallor claimed his cheeks. Definition …
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My Night With a Muppet and Other Mishegas
14September 24, 2014 by Melanie L.
When I was a young child, somewhere near the age of six, I scared the crap out of my mom. …
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Labor Day Reflections on the Toughest Job
19September 3, 2014 by Melanie L.
Twenty-one years ago, my boss, the assistant manager at CVS/Pharmacy store #813, expected me to come to work everyday with a …
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Big Summer Blowout
16August 28, 2014 by Melanie L.
Trigger warning: explicit sh!t. Even in ideal circumstances dating is awkward. Dating experts advise daters to, “Just be yourself.” That’s …
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The Accidental Naturalist (Edited)
30August 12, 2014 by Melanie L.
I was scared sh!tless. I was scared because the labor of my second pregnancy was nothing like my first. …
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Event Horizon
4May 13, 2014 by Melanie L.
Weekly Photo Challenge – On the Move When I think of people on the move, I could imagine the commuting …
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The Accidental Naturalist
6May 8, 2014 by Melanie L.
“Give me an epidural. . . NOW! I want a f*@king epidural!” I screamed desperately from the ambulance gurney. …
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6 Common Mistakes New Moms Should Avoid
8April 22, 2014 by Melanie L.
Practice makes perfect. That’s a given. Since, I have been “practicing” motherhood for just about five years, I now boast …
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My Own Champion 