Starshine
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Sexile
Can Colleges Ban Dorm Sex?
Can colleges ban dorm sex? Read story.
The Playdate Secret
Borrowing Friend's Kids to Get Some Peace
Borrowing friend's kids gives everyone a break. Read story.
Doing the Right Thing
Afraid to Shop, Starshine Goes Lame with Eco-Shame
Afraid to purchase something toxic, destructive, or offensive, Starshine goes lame with eco-shame. Read story.
Infernal Artwork
What to Do with the Piles of Precious Creations
My kids' pudding paintings, stencil sketches, and piles of scraps become a mountain of masterpieces cluttering the house. Read story.
Welcome to the Gun Show
Laser Tag Ladies Night Out
We giggle and snort as Margaret briefs us Spandex-clad suburbanites on Lasercize procedure. Read story.
Gloss of Innocence
Tweens and MakeUp
How do moms decide when it's okay for their tween girls to wear makeup? Read story.
My Kingdom for Bloody Bandwidth
Technical Troubles Bring Starshine to a Standstill
Technical troubles with her computer bring Starshine to a standstill. Read story.
Begging for Tuition
Panhandling for Son's Tuition
Single and unemployed, mother Shelle Curley panhandles to raise money for to send her son to an elite dance school. Read story.
Missing My Mall
I'd Rather Be at a Mall than Almost Anywhere
Malls are the 3-D version of thumbing through your favorite magazine: At best, you find something delightful inside. At worst, you learn what's current, what other people are interested in. Read story.
The All-Nugget Diet
Meal-Time Showdowns with Your Spawn
I'm done with the dinnertime drama. Cereal and crackers, chips and tortillas, rice and French fries. What are you, a park pigeon? Read story.
Straight Girl/Gay Guy
Why Every Girl Needs a Gay
There's something about the breezy straight gal/gay guy dynamic that makes other friendships feel like hard labor. Read story.
Little Drummer Boy
Living with an Enthusiastic Drummer
My son is a drummer. An enthusiastic one. With beefy forearms and a double bass pedal. The kid, I'm just saying, is LOUD. Read story.
Derby Dames
S.B.’s Mission City Brawlin’ Betties Are Roller Skating Badasses
S.B.’s Mission City Brawlin’ Betties are roller skating badasses. Read story.
Whose Getaway Is It?
Who Needs a Break More, Starshine or Her Kids?
As my kids prepare to leave, I chase them around the house wagging a bony finger and barking orders. Read story.
Is Waxing Waning?
Not Even a Recession Can Keep Women from Waxing
Despite the economic downturn, women are still keeping their waxing appointments. Read story.
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