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The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

On hearing the drums echoing tonight, waking up to a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and throwing off inhibition.

6 min readAug 1, 2023

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My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

I knew parenthood would require bravery, but I didn’t sign up for attic ladders

8 min readFeb 1, 2024

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And Then One Person Laughed Politely: A Catalogue of My Top Humor Hits

An easily accessible list of all my favorite funny pieces. Probably shouldn’t call it a “hit list,” though.

3 min readOct 12, 2021

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And Then One Person Laughed Politely: A Catalogue of My Top Humor Hits

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No, You Are Not Going to Miss All of This Someday.

The tantrums? Nope. The snuggles? Sure. But you’ll know that when you see it.

5 min readApr 1, 2021

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Why Don’t People Talk About Parenthood The Way I Want Them To?

On internet debates, depressing honesty and toxic positivity, and the joy of reading aloud a picture book.

9 min readMar 30, 2024

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Why Don’t People Talk About Parenthood The Way I Want Them To?

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Medium vs. Substack: Why You Should Do Both

Pros and cons of each platform (with real numbers!), and the benefit of giving your readers options.

9 min readFeb 26, 2024

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Netflix’s “Persuasion” Misses the Boat for Jane Austen Adaptations

The 2022 film is visually stunning but lacks the depth of the novel. Here’s why.

7 min readJan 30, 2024

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Netflix’s “Persuasion” Misses the Boat for Jane Austen Adaptations

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Classic Picture Books Streamlined for the Busy Parent

No one has time these days to read EVERY word of Goodnight Moon!

4 min readDec 26, 2023

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Our Fifth Wedding Anniversary Was Just Another Day (and I’m Happy About That)

a reflection on the changes a few years have brought

3 min readNov 28, 2023

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Our Fifth Wedding Anniversary Was Just Another Day (and I’m Happy About That)

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If You Give a Toddler a Book About a Cookie

He’s going to want 400 unrelated things to go with it

3 min readOct 20, 2023

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Amy Colleen

Amy Colleen

I read a lot of books & sometimes I’m funny. I aspire to be a novelist, practice at humor & human interest writing, and am very fond of the Oxford comma.

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