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A Must Read That Neither of Us Wrote

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

Hers: As our readers know, we end every blog by counting our blessings. Came across this article in The Atlantic by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. It’s so beautifully written and echoes in her own powerful way what we’ve tried to communicate … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at BlogHer ’12

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

Hers: Being in the business of reaching kids and moms, I went to the BlogHer conference last Friday (conveniently held in NYC). With over 4000 (mostly women) bloggers in attendance, I was in good company. Here’s what I learned: There … Continue reading →

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Yahoo: Another Look at Work and Parenting

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

  Hers: Okay, so I’m a little obsessed with high-powered women in the corporate world who are balancing (or not) their professions and parenthood. Maybe I’m looking for answers, inspiration … validation? In any case, the latest news about working … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

Ours: Let us recount the ten plagues of branding gone horribly wrong. Timing – this came to David’s inbox on Thursday. First seder began at sundown on Friday. Who would decide last minute to travel for Pesach? People make their … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

Hers: It’s not often you go to a funeral and get a party favor. But that’s what happened this weekend when we attended the memorial of our dear friend’s partner. Robert waged a valiant battle against liver cancer for a … Continue reading →

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A Louse-y Weekend

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

Ours: Instead of spending the MLK holiday weekend working in service of our community, we toiled day and night to rid our own home of a scourge so insidious. Yes, lice. After we found the first (and second) bug, Deb … Continue reading →

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Yum.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Hers: You may have noticed that our posts have become a tad less frequent these past few months, and Dave has been all but radio silent. He’s been working ridiculous hours. (Not that I’m complaining. Coming home after midnight from … Continue reading →

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A Friendly Reminder from Benjamin Franklin

Posted on November 4, 2011 by admin

Hers: Ever since I began working full-time at the age of 22, and complained about how much I paid in taxes, my father always reminded me of something. “If you have to pay taxes,” he said, “it’s a good thing. … Continue reading →

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Occupied by Thought

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Hers: I saw this photo on a friend’s facebook page and it nearly made me cry. The sign reads, “If you are unemployed and need an outfit clean for an interview, we will clean it for free.” What a mensch! … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

Hers: When you’re married to someone for over 13 years, you think you know everything about him. There are no surprises; there’s comfort in the familiarity. And then you discover something. Something you made assumptions about. Something crucial from the … Continue reading →

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