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A Mom’s Turn: Sibling Rivalry is Stupid

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

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I am sick to death of sibling rivalry. I’m also fed up with everything being pinned on moms. For heaven’s sake, usually there’s a dad around somewhere. Doesn’t anyone care who he liked best? In my family growing up, it was clear from the… Continue Reading “A Mom’s Turn: Sibling Rivalry is Stupid”

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Blue Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

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This piece was written in response to an Open Call on Open Salon: How busy are you? Hey, my young friends.  You need to learn.  Most people who say they are insanely busy are snowing you.  The ones who make you feel guilty –… Continue Reading “Blue Smoke and Mirrors”

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