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A Huge Announcement

May 18, 2017 By Jodi

So, I have something to tell you.

The Underachieving Mom's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Tiny Human Boys

December 8, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

This is my first-ever attempt at a gift guide, and I'll be honest: it's pretty basic. There are a couple reasons for this: 1) you know your kid better than I do, so you probably know what s/he likes better than I do, so who am I to give advice?; and 2) listing a bunch of stuff...

The Best Gift for New Parents (or Seasoned Parents, or Anyone at All)

September 7, 2016 By Jodi 7 Comments

Two nights ago I had the good fortune of taking a Red Cross First Aid for children course that had been organized by our parent-cooperative preschool. The last time I took a First Aid/CPR course was thirteen years ago when I was in AmeriCorps! Not only had I mostly forgotten everything I'd learned back then, but I also...

Does Seeking Happiness Make Us Miserable?

October 10, 2016 By Jodi 6 Comments

Over the weekend I noticed an essay on Vox titled America is obsessed with happiness--and it's making us miserable. Obviously, given all that I have written about happiness here, including my own efforts to do a happiness project, the title jumped out at me. Even without reading the essay, that title gave me a prick of discomfort...

Do You Write in Books?

February 10, 2017 By Jodi 6 Comments

I love a brand new book. I love the unbroken spine, the sharp corners, the fresh smell. I love knowing that I'm the first person to open the book and turn each page. I remember in high school, when our English teacher would hand out the next reading assignment, I'd always hope to get the best copy. I'd...

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