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What’s The Best (Non-Physical) Compliment You’ve Ever Received?

Has anyone ever given you an especially memorable compliment? A few years ago, Joanna told me I was “really good at getting presents” after I flipped out over a bottle of fancy rinse-free hand wash that she gave me before a flight.… Re

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Have a Great Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Anton has a sleepover tonight, and tomorrow we are heading to Europe to visit our family. I’m excited to squeeze my aunts and play with the cousins.… Read more The post Have a Great Weekend. appeared first on

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Race Matters: A Conversation With TV Producer Mara Brock Akil

Christine Pride, left; Mara Brock Akil, right When I was six years old, I asked my parents why there weren’t people who looked like us on TV.… Read more The post Race Matters: A Conversation With TV Producer Mara Brock Akil appeared first on Cup o

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Shakespearean Parenting

By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Shakespeare’s witches and ancient Greek parenting.… Read more The post Shakespearean Parenting appeared first on Cup of Jo.

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