Monthly Archives: February 2008

I read Anna Quindlen’s back page column in Newsweek the other night and, upon finishing it, burst into tears. I think there’s a chance I’m suffering from pre-separation anxiety. I have to know, you moms and dads of older kids, … Continue reading →

Have you ever been dissed by a mom who stays at home, or who works part-time, based on her assumption that you put work first? This happened to me a few weeks ago, and I’ve been stewing about it ever … Continue reading →

Did you hear me on WINA this morning? (Thanks to Rick, Jane and John Peterson for the plugs!) I invited everyone in radioland to come to Food for Thought! I’ve invited all my friends in C’ville, my book club, Leadership … Continue reading →

Calling all Charlottesville bloggers! This Tuesday, Feb. 26, join me at The Shebeen for a dinner with a cause. The Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program is hosting Food for Thought — a dining out event that will help provide funding for … Continue reading →

Once there was a girl named Margaret. Margaret was halfway through her eleventh year and was the tallest of her friends. Margaret’s mother traveled a bit for work and so was wary of her daughter’s age. As Margaret embarked upon … Continue reading →