According to Trish

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  • Saturday Morning Gratitude

    This morning I am thankful for all the complicated beauty that comes along with having people in my life, letting people into my heart and saying yes! when people invite me into theirs. Specific gratitude today for: My friend Maria. It’s her birthday. When I first met her, more than 23 birthdays ago, we sorta…

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  • Ask Trish: When do I trust my gut?

    It’s time for Ask Trish! But first, THANKS for your questions. I actually have a bit of a queue at the moment. How cool are you people? (Answer: Super cool.) This week’s question is a follow-up from last week’s dating question. As a little update, our doubting dating diva from last week has reported that…

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  • I’m glad I’m not black

    My regular Thursday “Ask Trisk” feature will be up later today. I just had to post this first.  I’m glad I’m not black. Why? One reason: If I were, then my little four-year old son would grow into a black teenage boy someday. Being a black teenage boy in this country has to be a…

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  • The day I almost put my child in a dumpster

    So who else went dumpster diving last weekend? Saturday was one of those high-intensity parenting days where the kids fought all day — loudly and with much enthusiasm — at home and in public. Mommy (that’s me) had no patience left. Mommy (again, me) had already texted this message to another mom who was bringing…

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  • Ask Trish: Why isn’t Prince Charming beating down my door?

    Time for another “Ask Trish” post. This week’s topic is close to my heart so let’s get right to it! READER QUESTION: Hey Trish- I have a question for your bloggity. What the hell can I do about my lack of a love life? I’m really reluctant to try online dating- I’m more comfortable meeting…

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  • Ask Trish: Should I elope with my new job?

    What kind of douchebag starts a new blog feature on a national holiday when no one (including her) is home? This kind of douchebag, apparently. Getting this in juuuuust under the wire. THANK YOU so much to all of you who sent in questions! Keep ’em comin’!  I will answer questions on any topic. Brilliance…

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