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 …

I Never Wanted Kids

I rarely take taxis anymore, but when I do I get extremely nauseous. The minute I enter, maybe even before my feet hit the floor, the bile rises to my throat before I can ask, "can you please roll my window down back here?" Why do all taxis smell the same?  It's not an altogether terrible …

Giant Backpacks on Little Bodies – Preschool Begins

ALL I DO IS CRY.  I'm really really good at crying. I cry like it's my freaking job. We had preschool orientation last night.  Because my husband was there, I held it together as we entered the room after weeks of prepping our kids for "school".  While my girl has been really excited about making …