I just got back from the beach, where I read ten novels in ten days. (Bliss.) Over on instagram last week, I used their new stories feature to show you ... Read more
Today is our sixteenth wedding anniversary. (I can’t believe it, of course.) Milestones invite reflection, and I’ve been thinking about what makes relationships work. Or not. Last year I chose Ellen ... Read more
These moms from some of my favorite books and tv shows aren’t perfect, but they have a lot going for them: they’re fun to watch, they’re kind and competent, and ... Read more
Last month I spent a weekend talking with a group of smart women about business-y things. Unsurprisingly, we spent a lot of time talking about our priorities. There’s always more to ... Read more
My college roommate got married over the weekend. There were seven of us who lived together my last year of college; all seven are now married. The bride—who is one ... Read more
Last weekend Will and I finally watched 112 Weddings, a documentary that’s been on my radar since it first came out two years ago. The documentary’s concept hooked me from the start: ... Read more
We recently started tutoring for one of my kids. Once a month or so, Will and I get to sit in on part of the session. It’s my child’s opportunity ... Read more
I’ve never been a fan of the phrase “work/life balance,” because it implies that work and life are separate things, in competition with each other. Shouldn’t one’s work be part ... Read more
I’m heading home today from the annual gathering of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance, where I spent the weekend immersed in the world of books and publishing. At any conference like ... Read more
This post originally ran almost exactly three years ago. I’m re-running it today because these words have been on my mind all week: the circumstances are the same as the first ... Read more
