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February 22, 2012
Life Stories

Why I had writer's block (or: Comas aren't for everyone)

I've been writing all my life, usually humorous stuff. If there's anything that writing has taught me, it's that writer's block can...

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A weekend in the '1 percent'

For two days in November, I was the 1 percent. While the Occupy Wall Street protesters’ tents were being cleared away, I stood high...

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When it comes to children, love is the only "normal"

Editor’s Note: This is a companion piece to Karin’s Dec. 2010 column, "Meeting Daniel: An Adoption Story,"...

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Homeschooling helped our family keep its 'groove'

The back-to-school fliers are out full force by the first week of August. I recycle the clothes, shoes, and school supply circulars without even a glance. This stuff is not even on my radar because when September rolls around, my kids won't be going to school. My oldest hasn't attended since kindergarten. The only time my two youngest have...

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Sailing Away: A mid-life timeout turned into years-long excursion

I should have been born a woman of independent means; enjoying the leisure life supported by compound interest on the fruits of my forebears’ labors. Having mistakenly chosen ancestors of limited net worth, I failed to correct this oversight when I married for love, not money. Gracefully, I accepted my circumstances and joined the working...

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Sometimes life is about taking your feet off the pedals
Time for us: Tired parents attempt a date night
ISLAND TIME: Cruise to Mexico offered sweet balance of fun and culture
It's chaos, but happy chaos
TRAVELING WITH TEENAGERS