Writing
I’ve published essays, reviews, and long-form journalism on subjects ranging from modern-day pirates to pregnant belly dancing to the finer points of sailfishing. I've interviewed famous poker players, infamous penis puppeteers, and many, many chefs, 100 percent of whom keep vodka in the freezer. I was also an entertainment writer for MSN TV, MSN Entertainment, and Universal Studios Online. Here are just a few links:
Touring Bay State colleges with her 17-year-old, a California mom realizes where his heart lies.
Grab those week-old room-temperature California rolls—they’re gluten-free!
We were both professionals. Now I'm sweeping up popcorn, my husband is selling motorcycles, and our house is on the block.
Ernest Rogers' aerodynamic Volkswagen is a conservationist's dream. But people don't seem to care about that—they like it because it's sexy.
My transmogrification from upper-middle-class soccer Mom to minimum wage Popcorn Betty happened faster than I’d thought.
Various ramblings, musings and more.
More Essays & Opinions
Some Listicles & Well-Meaning Hit Pieces
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Hostess Regret
A Faith in Others vs. Security
Underemployed: a euphemism for violent lifestyle change
Five Lessons from Two Furry Orphans
Lamenting a Vote for the Electable Guy
Acknowledge Dad’s Role Beyond Barbecue
When Preschoolers Get Expelled
The Geeks of Wrath
MSN TV & MSN Entertainment
“Mad Men” Season 6
Mom & Pop Culture
Back to School: Child Stars Go to College
The Way They Were: Shocking Celebrity Breakups
Parallel Universe on MSN | The best and worst of Stephen King
Baby, One More Time?—MSN TV News
Reality TV on MSN TV | Who should be the next Bachelor?
Golden Globe Awards
Vows of Secrecy
Trouble With the Law
Craziest Star Cameos on “30 Rock”
Why I Want My Daughter to Watch TV