Starshine
Three Little Words
The Muffling of ‘I Love You’
I say “I love you” all the time, but it’s different now. Read story.
Kristy McNichol Is Gay
Actress’s Out-Coming Makes the News Cycle
In a rational world, we wouldn't give a flying rainbow flag what a gal does to get her bell rung now and again. Read story.
Your Child, Your Mouthpiece
Camera-Ready Kids Parrot Their Parents' Propaganda
One of the unspoken reasons people have children is so we can feel like we're populating the planet with people who think like we do. Read story.
Dear Santa
Who’s Gonna Jingle My Bells, Man?
I took the liberty of scratching out a last-minute wish list, on the off chance that you care. Read story.
Urine for a Treat
Peeing My Pants
It seems I sprung a wee leak. And being neither a potty-oblivious infant nor a nursing-home resident, I’m confused. Read story.
My Pantry's in a Bunch
Confronting the Veritable Geyser of Chaos
Peek behind a shower curtain or peer under a sofa cushion and you let loose a veritable geyser of chaos. Read story.
Coach Charming
Soccer Coach Dads Are Hot
I don't know what a goal kick is because I don't spend my sideline time watching fútbol — I spend it ogling hot daddy coaches. Read story.
Thank-You Notes
Timeless and Classy or Outdated and Meaningless
With the holidays approaching, I asked some friends what they think of thank-you notes, and I was surprised to find people staunchly divided on the value of these mannerly missives. Read story.
Population Seriously Scary
World Population to Hit 7 Billion by End of October
On October 31, the world population is expected to hit 7 billion. Read story.
Gift Wrap This
Another School Fundraiser?
Sucked into countless school fundraiser sales — whining and grumbling all the while — I've slung chocolates and coffee. Read story.
Spousal Grousing
Humorous New Book About the Rigors of Marriage
Santa Barbara author Jenna McCarthy's new book, If It Was Easy, They'd Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon: Living With and Loving the TV-Addicted, Sex-Obsessed, Not-So-Handy Man You Married. Read story.
Uptight Texter
Adhering to Grammar Rules Despite Technology
As a parent, I’m hoping to impart some life lessons to my son by modeling proper English in my texts. Read story.
Sex Strikes
Withholding Intercourse for Greater Purpose
If tenderness is the opposite of violence, then perhaps shutting down the ole shag factory is a reasonable whack at peace. Read story.
Avoiding the Custody Shuffle
‘Bird-Nesting’ Allows Kids to Stay in Home, Parents to Rotate In and Out
While divorce alleviates the intolerable tensions of a sour marriage, the children of divorcing couples rarely feel the same relief. Read story.
I'm Gluten-Free-Vegan-Intolerant
Conscientious Eaters or Pain-in-the-Ass Persnickety?
You can't lob a legume through a restaurant these days without hitting someone on a fussy — and fairly freaky — diet. Read story.
Previous Month
