No matter how fantastic a spouse may be, living with another human being is bound to bring the occasional conflict. Most of us are probably familiar with the toothpaste tube scenario – one spouse squeezes from the middle, the other from the bottom, and angst ensues. On the surface, this is a banal and even … Continue reading »
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A toddler’s perspective on the Twins from France
The Twins from France were in town recently, and having seen an example of their talents on Youtube, I was really excited to see a live performance. We decided that I would go with Little Man, and my husband would stay home with Littler Man. We arrived earlyish and snagged good seats in the second … Continue reading »
Kicking the Habit of Playing the Blame Game
The other night, as I was getting ready for sleep, I walked into our room, where the bed was still unmade from the morning. Then I saw it. A damp bathtowl was resting exactly where I wanted to rest. Said towel was cold from the moisture and had made the sheets slightly clammy. It was … Continue reading »
When Disconnecting means Reconnecting
You may remember my mini-series on using social media in a positive way. I had read a post by Ima 2 Seven where she discussed a thought-provoking article about a social media mommy making the decision to cut the internet out of her home. The whole online discussion prompted me to think about my relationship … Continue reading »
How I met my husband
Today is the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. I feel funny about posting something without making reference to this national milestone. My husband and I met almost 6 years after the tragic events of that day, and by then, life had largely returned to what is the new normal. For people more closely connected with the … Continue reading »
Using Social Media in a positive way, part three
Okay, so we’ve talked about how to use the internet for good, and when to use the internet. Now it’s time to think about what to share online. What we share online can have a large impact on one’s life. It’s well known that your online presence can be a factor in gaining employment, and … Continue reading »
Using Social Media in a positive way, part two
In my first post on this topic I talked about the many ways social media can be used for the good. I’m going to qualify that now: All the good done online isn’t worth your compromising your home life. This may seem like a no-brainer, but I think for a lot of people it can … Continue reading »
Using social media in a positive way, part one
Recently, Ima 2 Seven posted about an article she had read on MavenMall.com where a social media mommy was on the verge of cutting the internet out of her home. As a response to the article, Chana Jenny at Jewishmom.com shared how she has developed healthy limits for internet use. Reading these posts made me … Continue reading »
Please Help a Friend in Need
A girl I know from seminary recently lost everything she owns in an apartment fire. Like, everything. She came home to see fire trucks parked outside her building, and then the worst-case scenario (you know, the one we all think of when we see fire trucks near our house) came true. Thank G-d, she is … Continue reading »
Technological Detox
As you noticed (I hope), I’ve been off the grid, so to speak, for over a week. While I wish I could say it was because we went on an amazing trip to a beautiful location, with a spa and maybe mountains, the truth is more mundane. Our computer was infected with a really, reaaaallllly … Continue reading »
