in the family I grew up in, being called boring was like being called an ax murderer.

As complicated as joint custody is, it allows the delicious contradiction of having children and maintaining the intimacy of life-before-kid s.

I'm planning to give up worrying. I want to, but I'm worried I won't be able to.

if you are a stepparent, rush right out and get yourself a dog. Because it's very nice to have someone in the house that loves you.

For me, having it all - if one wants to define it at all - is the magical time when what you want and what you have match up.

I have one rule I live by: Only do what you can do. That neans you're never looking outside for what's popular; you're always looking inside for what's true.

Preparing for the worst is an activity I have taken up since I turned thirty-five, and the worst actually began to happen.