Last week I read two long articles about two young female “creators” who are the talk of the young-adult town – both in The New York Times. First there was this one – Emma Koenig’s So-Called Redacted Life – about Emma Koenig – the NYU bred blogger/Vampire Weekend little sister/latest 20-something with a TV deal. She is 24 and now lives in Los Angeles with …
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With permission, I am posting the below essay on the topic of whether or not women can “have it all.” It was written by my mother on her 55th birthday. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, but more importantly I hope that it provides an even better glimpse into how I’ve become the woman I’ve become. You are right to say …
I – finally – have lots to say about the recent Atlantic article causing a stir across the Internets. It is, not surprisingly, an issue that hits very close to home. I do not yet have children, but I hope to have them someday, and when I do I’ll come up against the very issues that the brave woman who wrote this article experienced. It’s …
I desperately want someone to write an article about men who feel bad about not staying home to raise their children or men who worry about not being successful enough for their family. Could someone please, please write that article instead of the dozens of articles per year (it feels like in The Atlantic alone) about the plight of the working mother? Don’t get me …
–> There are many benefits to having sisters – triple the wardrobe (in my case because I have three, yes, three sisters), built-in bridesmaids, and, in the case of today’s post, someone to finish 50 Shades of Grey for you, and write a hysterical review. Below, because I stubbornly swore I wouldn’t finish it, is my sister Dani’s review. Don’t judge her for making it …
Why I Stopped Reading 50 Shades of Grey
admin - June 12, 2012
I almost bought 50 Shades of Grey – the book nine out of ten women sitting inside any given subway car are currently reading – five times before I actually bought it. Everyone was talking about it (still are). Everyone was reading it (still are), and I don’t like to miss out on things everyone is doing (which is why I’m now rocking subtle ombre …
Yes, really no more GIRLS recaps
admin - May 24, 2012
I feel badly that I haven’t addressed some of your comments about my GIRLS recaps directly, so I will now do so indirectly but with more words that I would have used in comment responses, so there’s that. THANK YOU for all the comments regarding my former Girls recaps. I appreciate those of you who agree with me, and I really appreciate those of you …
Wait, Wait??: Parents At Job Interviews Situation
admin - May 23, 2012
(This post comes to you a day late and a few nights of sleep short. Turns out that even though Puerto Rico is technically America, you can still get food poisoning there. Oof). I can’t remember where I was when I first heard that the parents of recent college grads are accompanying them on job interviews, but I remember my reaction: what idiot news outlet …
GIRLS Recap: Week Four – The Last One
admin - May 7, 2012
Hi guys. Apologies for the delay with this week’s GIRLS recap. I was in New Orleans for Jazz Fest, which is something everyone should do at least once in their lives. Now let’s move on to subjective opinions! I tried to think of a more exciting way to structure my recap of the fourth episode of this show, but then I watched it and all …
GIRLS Recap: Week Three: The STD
admin - April 30, 2012
I’m taking a different approach with this week’s recap in an effort to determine whether I like or hate this show. In previous weeks I’ve watched the show then slept on it before writing the recap. I usually wake up feeling kinder and more thoughtful about what the writer/creator/direct is attempting with this piece of art. Last night I just wrote it all down as …