THIS IS HAPPENING

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Oh, the humanity. Uhh, pugmanity? SQUIRREL!

Is it Possible to be Friends With Your Ex?

A friend and reader sent me an email yesterday, and it got me thinking. How many people manage to maintain a real, honest-to-god friendship with their exes after they split – particularly if the relationship was long-term (say, 5 years or more), with cohabitation, and even kids involved? I’m not talking about just being friendly … CONTINUE READING »

In which I single-handedly redefine mommy blogging. Sort of.

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So, as part of the universe’s ongoing efforts to keep throwing me curveballs and messing with my head, this is out on newstands today: It’s an article about me in Baltimore Magazine. Because… yeah, I don’t know why either. But when things like this happen now I’ve kind of stopped questioning why for the most … CONTINUE READING »

Against perfection

You know what’s funny? I always sort of feel like I have writer’s block. Every. Single. Day. Or maybe it’s not so much writer’s block as it is writer’s apprehension. I have a tendency to, well, over-think things. A spark of an idea comes to me, but I dismiss it. I think, “what, I’m going … CONTINUE READING »

Sweetney.com must-reads for October 26th, 2011

Today’s compendium of nifty stuff you shouldn’t miss: What’s the Grossest Halloween Candy of all Time? – No, seriously. What? Angry Birds Logic – snort. The Gentlemen’s Rant: Halloween – Love these guys. Funny stuff. “Being Elmo” Trailer – YouTube – Trailer for a documentary about the man behind the Elmo. Witnessing the Death of … CONTINUE READING »