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Anyone Else Feeling Like You’re Failing at This?

By On March 8, 2022

It’s 8:30 p.m. and I’m sitting in bed with my laptop, working. The dishes are still in the sink. The unfolded—but clean!—laundry is still in the basket. And I can’t remember if… Read More

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It’s Hard To Say Goodbye—So I Won’t

By On January 29, 2021

Dear Leilani, The night before you died, I had a dream about you. We were lounging on the floor in a large room, surrounded by blankets and pillows, kids running around. It… Read More

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Was 2020 Really That Bad?

By On December 31, 2020

(Editor’s Note: I’ve been drinking since 5 p.m., so ignore the typos and ramblings. It’s been a rough year.) The world seems to be waiting for 2020 to be over. Me, too.… Read More

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Here’s What Happened To My Dog Indy

By On December 10, 2020

It’s the blog I’ve been dreading to write. Today is Indy’s birthday. He’s 10. And I’m not with him this year to celebrate. Here’s what happened. A lot of people have been… Read More

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I Did Noom For a Month and Here’s What Happened

By On October 7, 2020

You’ve seen the commercials. Normal-looking people—not particularly thin or in shape—talking about how this thing called “Noom” has changed their life. “I feel like I’ve been on a diet my entire life,”… Read More