According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, the second definition of moxie is of embodying courage and determination. Being chock full of true...
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Be the Change, Part II: Get Out There
Initially, being inspired to get to know myself better and treating that task like a self-help boot camp seemed like a brilliant idea — until I actually...
When Technology Becomes the Other Woman
As the prison warden in the classic Paul Newman film “Cool Hand Luke” says: “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.”...
New Mommy Files: The Down ‘n’ Dirty on Diapers
Good news! I can now tell you how to bring a roomful of gabbing ladies to an abrupt halt. Inform them that you intend to use cloth diapers instead of...
Sourcing the Moxie: Have You Seen Yours Lately?
Never mind the kids, do you ever find yourself wondering, “Where did I leave my moxie, and how do I get it back?” Symptoms include hearkening back...
Whose Mother’s Day Was It Anyway?
I was chatting with a friend of the child-bearing persuasion the other day, and — almost four months later — she was still steamed over her latest...
Be the Change: The Spark
Albert Einstein reportedly said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I’d love to know who...
How to Handle Online Couch Surfers
Question: A Facebook friend recently told me via email that she had booked a ticket to my city and subsequently asked if she could stay at my place. My two...
New Mommy Files: Pump It Real Good
In order to celebrate my birthday this year I decided to splurge and really spoil myself: I bought a breast pump. Some may ask, why not indulge in a new pair...
New Mommy Files: Taming the B[r]east
I thought I was prepared for breastfeeding. I had stopped washing my nipples with soap two months before my due date. I read a few articles on trendy mommy...