When my kids started preschool in September, there was an issue with my boy and a boy in his class. He was upset because this boy called out that he's a flapper. You know, how some kids flap when they're excited? His cousins took to saying "He flaps when he's happy. HE IS FLAPPY!" And then …
If You Woke Up Today in Disbelief About the Election Results
I am in shock. I am entirely saddened. I am angry and confused and feel like I've been duped. Because, as my friend Jane wrote last night: This feels like: Fuck you, women don't matter. Fuck you, black and brown people don't matter. Fuck you, non-Christians don't matter. Fuck you, trans and gay and bi …
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The Trolls Movie (Begrudgingly) Made Me Happy
If you haven't seen the movie Trolls, or don't want it to be spoiled for you, stop reading. If you have seen it or you don't really mind knowing what happens in advance, let's go to the movies! My kids will be 4 in January and they said that of all the movies we've seen …
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Too Sober For This 