I got many things from my mom: My brown eyes, brown hair, love for reading and penchant for procrastination.



I also got my somewhat intense devotion to television shows. At last count, she had about two dozen programs on her TiVo season pass, and as her child, I've always known you don't mess with mom when she's watching her TV shows.



I don't currently watch a lot of TV, not since having kids; as every parent knows, sitting down to watch an entire show is a luxury once… Continue

Dear friends and family,



Happy holidays new year! We hope this letter finds you and yours in good health and good spirits (except you, Uncle Ed — you had enough “good spirits” for all of us at our New Year’s Eve party, and your drunken striptease to the theme from “The Love Boat” won’t soon be forgiven).



We are so thankful for the many blessings bestowed upon us this year, chief among them the arrival of our new daughter, Asha, and the continued growth of our son,… Continue

Last week I didn't just fall off the wagon; I'm pretty sure I got run over by it. There are wagon wheel treads on my back.



It started with a Rice Krispie treat. I was so proud of limiting myself to just one that I celebrated by having another. And then another.



Two Ho-Hos, three (generous) handfuls of chocolate chips and a panic attack later, I realized I'd just had my first major breakdown in my "make healthy choices in 2010" campaign.



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