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Fear, Failure & Creativity
On growth mindsets, learning to paint, and a little lady we call Ole Moonface.
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The Small Shield
Kittens, Aztecs, and the primal nature of motherhood.
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The Rumpus: Part 2
It isn't a Somerville get-together until somebody cries. This time, it was me.
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On the dizzying joy of watching your child get older and why saying "they grow up too fast" is all wrong in my books.
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Running Uphill
Parenting with a chronic illness, finding good love, and running a race with my daughter.
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Homebody
In which I realize that it is, in fact, necessary to leave the house sometimes. Here's why.
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Annie and Olive: Part 2
A story of love, manners, and photographs.
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Night Girl
Let me tell you about a terrible tragedy which has recently befallen me. (Not actually terrible, don’t be worried!)
The Rumpus: Part 1
A tale of seven Somervilles, five spouses, five kids, and a kitten.
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Learning to Love What Is
In which a white-knuckled control freak tries to learn acceptance.
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A Woman's Face
How we use makeup to disguise ourselves, and what we reveal in the process.
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The Fig Tree
Chasing perfection, embracing humanity, and learning how to muddle through the beautifully messy process of figuring out what to do with your life.
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