A Seat at the Bar, with Augusten Burroughs

Excuse me.  Yes, I'm terribly sorry to interrupt you and your sparkling water drinking at this bar that I know you loathe because, well, we don't imbibe anymore and this kind of thing is a big fat bore, but I need you to know a few things so you'll just have to indulge me.  It's ok, …

What One-Year-Old Twins Want from Santa

Inspired by this fantastical post right here, I decided we needed a What One-Year-Old Twins Want from Santa post.   Dear Santa, We know that you are very busy, but since you were so kind to us when we met you just last week , we have worked non-stop to compile a list as you requested.  You don't …

5 Reasons to Fully Embrace the Holidays This Year

It would be easy to snarl and say, "Hey!  It's November 3rd and Schmolidays stuff is up already?" as I have done every other year.  But not this year.  This year is altogether different.  Because this year, we have babies! Here are 5 reasons I've decided that this year, there will be so much damn …