“Hi, Nathaniel’s Mom!”: This One Is for the Non-Mothers

Sep 21, 2011 | Family, My Life, Writing

Back in 2003, I wrote an essay titled Are You Sure? In this essay, I thoughtfully laid out the reasons why I never wanted to have children. I sent it to Jane and Glamour, and while neither magazine published my manifesto, I received personalized handwritten rejections... Read More

“Hi, Nathaniel’s Mom!”: The Value of Time

Jul 13, 2011 | Family, My Creative Journey

A few months ago I took Nathaniel to a play date with one of my very favorite bloggers and her adorable son. I was telling this experienced mother of four how shocked I was by the number of non-Nathaniel related projects I’d accomplished since he was born.... Read More