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10 Things My Girlfriends Have Taught Me

October 8, 2010

When I was growing up, I had some of the same friends from elementary school clear through college. After college and law school, it all started to change. I was moving around a little bit more and starting to focus on my marriage and my family rather than my friends and extracurricular activities. I went [...]

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Bullies Show Up Everywhere

March 5, 2010

As the parent of kids in elementary school, I’ve sat through the presentations and read the paperwork on bullying. As the kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve, I remember all too well the bullying I endured when I was a kid. It usually follows the same pattern. Someone who is more [...]

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Everyone Should Win Sometimes

February 19, 2010

I’m one of the most competitive people you will ever meet. I don’t believe that kids should all be given stars on their papers just to make them feel better. I believe that competition is a good thing and spurs creativity and hard work. However, I’ve come to the conclusion today that everyone should win [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Reminds of Lack of Heritage

March 17, 2009

It’s St. Patrick’s Day today, which is a fun day in my family. With our minor Irish background (my grandmother on my mother’s side was born Emma Lou O’Malley), we always take St. Patrick’s Day seriously. This year it is green shirts for everyone (with cute sayings), Shepherd’s Pie, and green fluff for dessert. And [...]

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