In Search of a Song for “Bug”

My sister began a beautiful tradition; she chose a song, "I Will" by Lennon/McCartney, and sang it to her daughter in utero, the day she was born, at nap time. It's their song. For her son, she chose … [Read more...]

And now, for something completely different…

Today, I'm over at the fabulous parenting site Dinker & Giggles with a guest post about babywearing and child care! Head on over and see how you can help your childcare provider reap the benefits … [Read more...]

Addiction and Benzodiazepines: Xanax DID NOT Kill Whitney Houston

I am not an authority on addiction, benzodiazepines or Whitney Houston. But the media coverage surrounding the Xanax (a benzodiazepine) found in Whitney Houston's hotel room has made me see red. I'm … [Read more...]

Traveling Red Dress Update: Supplies Acquired!

Yesterday (the day of all things red) I had the brilliant idea to head over to an online community of seamstresses who help each other out by reviewing patterns. Want to know what Vogue pattern #1234 … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day, Redeemed

My amazing friend Genevieve lives in Australia. I miss her, but she is very happy there. I also really loved Melbourne when I visited for several months (my sister lived there), so I get to picture … [Read more...]

Just for Fun

The lovely Lindsay, one of the friends in my computer who says nice things on Twitter and blogs, sent this my way, so I thought I'd do it for fun. My brain is fried from the antibiotics I'm taking to … [Read more...]

How I Used CBT Techniques to Smash Past a Panic Attack

CBT stands for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. It's not "what I do" exclusively, but I've already written all about why I chose talk therapy with some CBT. The goal is to change what's going on in my … [Read more...]

Give Me Your Money

If you already have, thanks! If you have not, you really need to do so. Because I found someone who needs this dress more than I do. Or the universe found her for me. I don't know if she would be … [Read more...]

Day One

This morning, I wrote for Psychology Today about feeling "mommy guilt" before I am even pregnant (as far as I know) in part because I want to have a home birth and will instead be in a hospital. … [Read more...]

Traveling Red Dress: We Have the Pattern!

Well, I ordered it today, anyway. Thanks to the generosity of donors (THANK YOU!), I had the money for the pattern as of this afternoon. Here's a picture of it again, a slightly bigger one this time. … [Read more...]

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