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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
March 19, 2016
Kevin Nadal is a psychologist, comedian, activist and professor who has solid advice for dealing with life’s daily insults. Take his insights and protect yourself. With help, we can feel […]
Dealing with the sudden, tragic death of friends
March 12, 2016
In the last two weeks, two friends died in separate, unrelated car accidents. Dealing with their deaths pushed me into a sad, heightened state of self-awareness. Missing them makes me […]
36 questions to find love (even for singles)
February 14, 2016
I’m usually a grouch about V-Day because the commercialism gets on my nerves. But a kinder, gentler me found a free and lovely way to share a wonderful hug with […]
Say these 4 things to change a relationship
February 6, 2016
For most of our lives, my younger sister and I had A Difficult Relationship. For this, we hold our parents responsible. They constantly compared us to each other, pushing us to […]
How to double date on a mother-daughter vacation
January 24, 2016
Vacationing in Amsterdam transitioned my daughter and I to a grown-up relationship. For the first time ever, we traveled as two women with romantic partners in tow. Thankfully, we survived […]
Let’s share immigrant stories as #MoreThanALabel
September 30, 2015
I’m thrilled that America’s future social workers have asked me to join their campaign against immigrant discrimination. To stop the name-calling, abuse and violence, they are using a very 21st […]
Are you first- or second-generation American?
September 30, 2015
I am SO ANNOYED. When will people get this straight??! If you’re an immigrant to this country, then you’re first generation. If your kids are born here, then they are […]