Monthly Archives: September 2009

My husband is trying to cheat me out of a birthday gift.

For my birthday a year and a half ago, my husband told me that as a gift I could pick out a new phone. I wasn’t sure what I wanted, and I didn’t want to make a hasty decision. I … Continue reading

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Should I have lunch with my ex-boyfriend?

My ex-boyfriend just sent me an email asking if I wanted to have lunch. I don’t want to have lunch with “Dave” because I broke up with him, but I do want to have lunch with him because he likes … Continue reading

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I appear to have used up all my husbands’ sympathy reserves.

I’ve been through a lot over the past five years: health problems, including multiple surgeries, and serious issues with my family. I try to be strong and keep a positive attitude but sometimes it gets to me. The other day … Continue reading

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My sisters talk about me behind my back.

I have two sisters, “Muffy” and “Sissy.” We’re quite close, and we talk all the time. The other night, in the middle of the night, I thought of something I wanted to tell Muffy about our upcoming weekend plans. I … Continue reading

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My step-daughter is a tad bit insidious.

My step-daughter “Judy” is in high school. She spends part of the week with us and part of the week with her mother, “Martha.” This morning, Judy asked to borrow my cell phone on the way to school since she … Continue reading

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My friend is getting married without a wedding. Boo. Hiss.

A great friend just got engaged! Yay!  She claims to have some ill-advised plan to either have no wedding or have one in Morocco and not allow any one to join in the fun.  Boo.  How can I convince her … Continue reading

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Preschool is the new Ivy League.

I’m filling out applications for preschool for my three-year-old daughter. Preschool admissions is extremely competitive where I live, and I really want her to get into this one program. On the application it says, “What is your child’s bedtime routine?” … Continue reading

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“Mommy wars” make me want to bang my head against the wall.

I get completely offended when other mothers say to me, “I would slit my wrists if I had to stay home with my kids all day,” or, “I have no idea how you can deal with being a stay-at-home mom. … Continue reading

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Unsolicited Advice #11

To Serena Williams and also to the lady who yelled at me after her husband hit my car on Saturday night: I’m proud of you for using your words, but maybe you should take a deep breath and count to … Continue reading

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The best and worst moms on TV.

In your opinion… who are the worst TV moms and who are the best? Best: Nancy Botwin from Weeds. She’s a great mom, and here’s why: 1. She’s showing her children the value of an entrepreneurial spirit. Yes, she’s a … Continue reading

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