The Spoiler Generation Is RUINING Everything!

Spoiler Alert! Did that get your attention? Are you going to continue reading? Of course you are! Why? Because, like so many young people, you are hungry for excitement, you yearn for the thrill of the chase, but not for too long - duh. You like to get to the end. Sooner rather than later. …

The Dangers and Delights of Being a Fringe Friend

The world of social media magnifies who is included and who is left out. Should I encourage my gregarious son to pick a group to belong to?

The Letter From Camp We’ve Been Waiting For! (A work of fiction)

Dear Mom and Dad- You have been asking me over and over (and over) to write to you. It's actually raining outside right now, so we're stuck in the bunk, and I thought I would write ONE letter so you can stop begging. Here it is- now quit it, will ya? Camp is great. It's …

Mid Year Performance Review- How Would Your Family Measure Up?

"Honey, it's time for your mid year check in."  How would my husband respond to this statement over steak and rosé tonight? Every year, as we turn the corner into the second half of the year, my boss sits me down and we check in on my performance year to date. We discuss things like …