I first read this as you reading a book on marketing, aloud, to a group of children. Like story time. I didn't know what to think... 😆

Brian had been reporting for several years that he was in a transport (helicopter I think) in Iraq that was shot at and had to make an emergency landing. He repeated the story many times and it was on his official bio on NBC.com. Finally, someone wrote on NBC's Facebook page disputing it (a member of the military who…

Right there with you. Gilda has always given me the feels, because my mom's best friend (also a Radner) died of breast cancer just a few years after Gilda. She was my mom's "soul sister," and so as I grew up, she and Gilda were inextricably linked for me. Many of the women in their family had died of cancer, and…

Except... No. Not at all.

Do it!! I worked at an all-girls school (after attending huge public schools my whole life), and it is the BEST thing you can do for your daughter, especially in middle school. The middle school girls were so confident, kind, and above all intellectually curious. They challenged each other to solve problems and learn…

Mark, here's one for you: I have bronchitis and mumps*, simultaneously. My husband went to visit his family without me, because we have an infant nephew who is too little to have been vaccinated. I am alone with two cats for Christmas. I (theoretically) shouldn't drink because I'm on antibiotics for bronchitis.…

So, this has given me more goosebumps than some of the stories on here. I have had this happen too, many times — when I have tried to describe it to people (parents, friends, husband), I have gotten strange looks or dismissive explanations.

You said it. Marcel represents a time in my life when I was really joyful, and the little shell has gotten me through some tough times.

Former teacher here too! I taught middle and high school. My mom died unexpectedly a few years ago (she was young and super healthy, just had an undiagnosed condition. fluke thing ). That was a watershed moment for me where I literally reevaluated *everything* in my life. Decided to leave teaching and get my MBA…

Lindy, what?! Where are you going? Why? Your Dirt Bags are the sunshine of my life. Today had been shitty start to finish, but this news takes the shitty cake.

Make way for ducklings! This video warmed the cold cockles of my heart, and made me think of this wonderful sculpture inspired by that childhood classic. Check it out if you're in Boston...

When I heard the accents, I thought "Please don't be from Georgia. Please." And then I checked out GoFundMe, and Google, and sadly, my suspicions proved correct: they are from Georgia. In fact, the town where this took place (Dallas, GA) is less than an hour outside of Atlanta.

an old boyfriend of mine did something similar for school spirit... bleached his jet black hair, then tried to add fire engine red dye. he ended up very bright pink. he immediately buzz-cut it in an attempt to damage control, which resulted in him looking like a giant q-tip with a hot pink end.

I initially read the headline as "Jennifer Lawrence and Martin Lawrence are dating" and almost fell out of my chair.

all the stars for you today!

I am pleasantly surprised and proud of my home state. Here's hoping these bastards get a long sentence for the atrocities they committed. I don't mind paying extra tax dollars every year to keep these monsters off the streets.

OMG. You guys, I have eaten the same lobster pop-tarts as Mila and Ashton! Only at Barton G. Miami. It was PHENOMENAL. Most fun I have ever had a restaurant in my life, for real. I highly recommend you go (and I assume the L.A. location is prob good too). I realize this does not make me unique at all, but...

Monday is my wedding anniversary! Welcome to the August 4th club and wishing you a lovely wedding and a very happy marriage :)

"our gossamer metamorphoses: a postmodern conscious uncoupling" is the title of Goop's eventual poetry anthology.

Is there a way to find out where this is in your city? I don't know of a local orphanage but nothing breaks my heart more than little ones who aren't getting love and care. I'm a fan of volunteering and this sounds right up my alley. <3