She was also on the Ezra Klein podcast two weeks ago. It was a longer interview, too.

Washington had adopted children.

My first thought was Harrison Ford, so you’re doing better than me.

Yes, I am that much of a patriot. I’d close my eyes, lie back and think of the United States.

Oh hey, I was there! Your picture is better than mine. Lilly Ledbetter was also at this. She is that bit of pink to the right of Clinton. I was impressed by all these women.

“We don’t value what we feminize.” This.

My first name is Jen and people often ask (particularly at Starbucks) if I spell that with one n or two. And I always say, “three—I’m a three-n-Jen, get it?” And sometimes they don't get it.

This is a fun game!

I like this stuff. Not a spray and the bottle seems to last quite a bit longer, even though it’s around $20. You do have to really have to work it in your hair because it’s a white powder. And it does leave your hair looking kind of dull . . . okay, so maybe it’s not that great, but I really like that it’s non-aeresol.

I like this stuff. Not a spray and the bottle seems to last quite a bit longer, even though it’s around $20. You do…

I got mine for free all last year. But last summer, the company my husband worked for was bought and as of Jan. 1st, we were then on the new company’s policy. Now I’m paying for it again. I read that there were loop holes for insurances plans grandfathered in before the ACA. I don’t really understand it, but it sucks.…

I’ve lived in several small towns in NH and it’s not that bad. I now live in Manchester (the biggest city with the biggest airport) and that is far more annoying. At the last primary election, there were more TV reporters and cameras than voters. I thought it wouldn’t be as bad as the 08 election, but it was worse.

Ortho tri cyclen really affects my moods as well. I’ve been on it twice in twelve years and had the same reaction both times. Right now I’m on Ovcon (a mono phasic pill) now and I haven’t experienced any mood swings. I had the same non-mood-swinging experience with Yaz. Yaz gave me some other problems like increased…

I figured it out when I found the presents hidden in the basement. My older brother tried to cover by telling me the "truth" about Santa: Santa doesn't have time to deliver all the presents on Christmas so he drops them off early and my mom wraps them. It was a good try, but I didn't buy it.

the public library is a great option. It's free and if my kids don't like what they're reading, no money lost. If they really like the book once they've read it, then we'll buy it.