The Mom Weekly Volume 37: April 16, 2024 Notes: This is essentially a “from the vault,” and so that’s how it is labeled. I use this term all the time, and here is how it came about. I wanted to share the letter I wrote to this former therapist (I see someone different now, but […]
Are You An Agent or An Asset?
The Mom Weekly Volume 36: April 9, 2024 Are You An Asset or an Agent? I heard on a podcast recently (shocking, I know!) that in political discourse, people don’t realize that they are often unwitting assets for a cause or country, even though they are well meaning. Someone who is an “agent” is a […]
A Birthday From the Vault: “I Liked You Right Away!” (April 2003)
The Mom Weekly Volume 35: April 2, 2024 Notes: I truly love these “from the vault” so much, and I’m so grateful to myself for writing back when you kids were young. Please consider this when you have a family, or even right now—being able to remember what you were thinking is such a gift! […]
The Purpose of Life Insurance (Mom’s Occasional Money Advice)
The Mom Weekly Volume 34: March 26, 2024 Notes: Quick request: I’m going to be writing an upcoming “money advice” newsletter on credit scores. This is based on a conversation I had recently with a younger relative about what goes into a credit score. If you have any questions about credit scores, you can hit […]
Happy Saint Joseph’s Day!
My recipe for Savoiardi cookies, that I make every Saint Joseph’s Day.
Practice Being Mean (or: Remember that “No” is a Complete Sentence)
Being able to practice “no” or “no, thank you” as a complete sentence is a great skill. Learning to live with that discomfort is empowering.