Here are some of my recent writing clips:
Volunteers of the Month: Shukla and Swanson lead efforts that celebrate diversity
https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com
Lipstick Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
How to Stay Busy While Waiting for New Epsidoes of “Call My Agent!”
Names for Different Groups of Women
An Oral History of My Aging Body
Realistic Cold-Weather Clothing Options for Tweens
Things That Count as Writing
All My Real Estate Fantasies
The Real Stages of Grief
These Swimsuits Need Good Homes
A User Manual for Your New Home Alarm System, D.O.G.
A Retelling of Snow White in Which It’s Clear That the Mirror Meant “Fair” as in “Very Pale”
I Am “Wearing Pajamas at 7 PM” Years Old
Reviews of New Food: High Noon Sun Sips
Doctor, Please Help, I’m Feeling Optimistic
Reviews of New Food: Tribe Dark Chocolate Hummus
I Am “Why Do I Need Venmo?” Years Old
Reviews of New Food: Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar
Casual Questions for the Chronically Coughing Colleague in Your Open Office
How to Log In to the Student Portal
(also reprinted in the Washington Post)
A Few Minor Requests Before You Take Your Holiday Vacation
TV show set in Kansas is fiction, but the way it helped me deal with grief is real
Can a Smart Bathroom Scale Make You Any Healthier?
Hate Flossing? These Modern Takes on WaterPiks Make it Bearable.
The Best Soda Makers for At-Home Fizzing
4 Back-to-School Smartphone Alternatives to Keep In Touch With Your Kids
I Have Updated My Personal Privacy Policy
How My Son Picked Out My New ‘Best Friend’
The 8 Very Best Hand Mixers
The Best Outdoor Doghouses, According to Dog Owners and Veterinarians
An Open Letter to the Pine Tree in My Front Yard
Why My Viral ‘Cry January’ Tweet Resonated With So Many Parents
How to Fix a Credit Card Error Before It Impacts Your Credit Report Permanently
Math Problems for Adults (print, September 2019) pdf
The 13 People You Meet in Book Club
Raising an Only Child During the Pandemic Means Being a Playmate and a Parent
‘Christmas creep’ is real. As a parent, I find that the pressure starts earlier every year.
All The Crap I Do To Sleep As A Perimenopausal Woman
Great, Now My Shoulder Doesn’t Work
I’m Firmly In My Orthopedic Footwear Era
‘80s Babies Skills That Will Truly Impress Your Kids
There Are Only 10 Decent Christmas Songs. Discuss.
I Finally Got Used To My Kid’s Sleep Schedule, & Then It Switched Again
Climate Change Is Really F*cking With My Parenting
I Actually Miss My Kid When He’s Away
God, The Crap We Used To Watch On TV
I’m Telling You, Perimenopause Doesn’t Totally Suck
Chrismukkah Is Double The Work, But Also Double The Fun
Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don’t Give Him A Phone?
Yes, You Should Get a Dog
I Was Awful at Sports. Then Came My Kid.
My Kid & I Tried 7 Different Pizza Snacks. Here’s Our Honest Reviews.
My Child is Officially Stronger Than Me (And Probably Smarter, Too)
Introducing Femail, the Email System for Women
When Working Moms Plan a Video Call
I Think I Saw a Good Movie, But I Can’t Quite Remember
Which Type of Homeschooling Parent Are You?
TV and Movie Moments That Got Childbirth So, So Wrong
For Kids’ Costumes, How Scary is Too Scary?
Kid Gifts That Bust Gender Stereotypes
How Working Parents Can Finally “Have It All”
On Depeche Mode’s “Fly on the Windscreen”
