Monthly Archives: February 2009
Should We Let Our Daughters Read Romantic Novels?
Or will it ruin them for life? God, I love a good romance. A book’s just not satisfying to me unless there’s some kind of passionate coming-together in it of a man and a woman. My love of romance started … Continue reading
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Why Reality TV Is Good for You
What I’ve learned from “Top Chef” As the wife of a TV writer (and the sister, sister-in-law, and friend of many more), I should be morally opposed to reality shows. They’re not the only reason network sit-coms and dramas no longer dominate the airwaves, … Continue reading
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A Cure for Insomnia
I’ve actually found something that works If you know me, or you’ve been reading this blog, you know that I occasionally have huge issues with sleeplessness. Which I know makes me unique: no one else in this country ever suffers … Continue reading
Why Do We Read to Our Kids?
This is another steal from a post of mine at bookstorepeople. I’ve become shameless. Of the many wonderfully gaspable moments in Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner’s Freakonomics (which you you should read if you haven’t), the one that may well … Continue reading
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Why Do We Read?
Note: this post is a tweaked version of one I wrote for the other blog I contribute to, Bookstore People. I always feel slightly guilty stealing from myself, but . . . it’s not actually wrong, is it? You know … Continue reading
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10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child
All of which I have said to mine. Some of them more than once. As my sister Nell likes to say, it’s a little bit funny and a little bit sad . . . 10. “I just assumed you were doing … Continue reading
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Multi-Tasking, the NEW Way to Drive Yourself Crazy
I never do just one thing–how about you? In a few minutes, I’m going to go throw the ball for my dog. Only I’m not just going to throw the ball for my dog. I’m also going to grab a … Continue reading
