Exactly. I’m an introvert but I’m confident, outgoing, opinionated, and fairly talkative. People at work have no idea I’m an introvert.

Our deal was that I'd do the majority of the work packing and planning for a trip, and that once we got on the plane, I could sit by myself and read, and he was in charge of the children. I always liked that.

I agree: the lid always goes down. That way all members of the household have to do the same thing after using the toilet. We have no toilet seat arguments in our house, ever. (And our bathrooms are more sanitary.)

I loved the article, for these two sentences:

They both do, because the shoes are magenta but with a purple woven into the fabric. The magenta satin has a shimmer, and the shimmer is purple.

I’m so sorry. That’s a painful story. I broke up with a friend once. I was the type who pretty much always had a best friend (we moved a lot, so it wasn’t just one). When I got married in my twenties and moved to a new city, I met the gorgeous woman who was a little bit younger and we just clicked. We lived a block…

I’ve got three Tippis, all from at least two years ago, and they rock. I took one look at the Tilly and wondered why anyone over the age of 17 would want to buy a sweater that is unflatteringly short.

Apparently once you KonMari your house, it’s insanely easy to keep it clean. I’m only part way through, so I’m no expert, but on the 3,000+ KonMari Facebook group I’m on, one person after another has posted about how stunning it is to have a really tidy house that’s super easy to maintain. And then they post what…

Read the book. It will make everything so easy. I mean, it's still hard work, but you'll actually do it this time. AND you'll be joyful about it.

All other decluttering books are a waste. Read this one. It's really really different.

Marie Kondo isn’t nagging anyone. Ask yourself, does this spark joy? If the red sweater sparks joy, then keep it. Even if it doesn’t fit! If your grandma’s china sparks joy, you get to keep it. She NEVER says what you should throw out, ever.

I’ve read the first half of the book, and you’re right, she is a genius.

Yes. And I guess these kids aren't reading the newspaper, or even the news online.

We are getting this news now in more horrific detail, but to some extent, we already knew how brutal and evil ISIS is, so why are idealistic kids running off to join them? Especially girls?! That's what I can't wrap my head around.

Oh God, hire the Day Of planner. The day before my wedding, when my mother decided to have all the carpets in our house ripped out a few hours before she hosted my bridesmaids’ tea (and we later realized this was the start of her long slow slide into still-unexplained dementia), I realized I was THE ONLY ONE who knew…

Now THAT was some genius writing. I'm giggling uncontrollably now.

Stephen Marche, for having the sense of humor to get a 9 year old to review the movie for him: B+

Chris Hemsworth IS a smorgasbord for the straight female audience!

What makes it awesome? For me it was this amazing sensory experience. Their baby scent. Their downy soft hair. Their silken skin. The feel of the baby in my arms. The irresistible urge to hug and kiss and snuggle them. And they were so damn cute I just loved looking at them and watching them play.

I'm a decade older than you and I can't wait to see it. Going this Friday with a friend.