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The Women of Our Own Histories

March is Women’s History Month, and I’d like to share a few little-known facts about the commemorative date. Just 26 years ago, March became the month to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of women that are often forgotten by our undeniably male-dominated history books. Read More

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How To Tell If You’re An Asshole – Pt 1: Cell Phone Usage

As I was writing this blog, I passed every asshole test with flying colors, which led me to the awful conclusion that;
My name is Felicity and I am an asshole.

My husband and I fight very rarely, but we do fight about the phone. The minute we get in the car together I jump on my cellphone. I email, text, peruse the latest GOOP offering; it seems like the perfect time to get stuff done. I love my smart phone: I would even go so far as to say it is my Read More

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How to De-Crazy Your Week

The work week can be a bitch. Between the evening commute, cranky kids, pets demanding attention (feed me! walk me! love me!), it can all add up to one massive emotional meltdown. So, what’s a busy mama to do? Here are a few tips to help take some of the crazy out of your work week:

- Make Like Rachael Ray on Sunday There’s nothing worse than Read More

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Peeing in My Pants and Learning Spanish

When I turned fifty, a scant 2 months ago, I realized I wanted to start measuring my life in decades, not years. I didn’t need the usual birthday resolution, “Before I turn 51, I want to have…” I wanted the new-decade resolution, “When I turn 60 I want to have accomplished…” Obviously, as I get older time goes by so damn fast that 10 years is the equivalent of 1 year. Read More