I had a little crush in high school named was Freddie Tanaka.* He was not my usual type, and that’s precisely why I asked him to Sadie… — I had a little crush in high school named Freddie Tanaka.* He was not my usual type, and that’s precisely why I asked him to Sadie Hawkins. I liked his glasses and hair. He looked preppy and intelligent with a pleasant smile. He was a senior in my chemistry class…

Please learn how to communicate. Period. — Please learn how to communicate. Period. My sister-in-law asked me recently to send her a list of my top recommendations for parents. She already knows she has an introverted husband, so naturally, she asked me about mine. Over the years, while raising four children, I’ve learned some things. I don’t…

For one of my besties 4 life: Mary* — For one of my besties 4 life: Mary* A good friend Mary* from grade school asked me recently: “Why is it that when I want to follow my dreams, I always default to mommying and putting my stuff on hold? …

This is the story of a time machine specially made for anyone who’s been sexually harassed or denigrated. — This is the story of a time machine specially made for anyone who’s been sexually harassed or denigrated. In this time machine, I blast by the statute of limitations. I’d start at the tender age of 12. A friend and I hung out unsupervised at a playground, hurling silly comments…

Over Lunar New Year, I pulled old photographs of my ancestors and brought back some old traditions that my parents used to do. I avoided… — Over Lunar New Year, I pulled old photographs of my ancestors and brought back some old traditions that my parents used to do. …

As a teenager, growing up in Las Vegas was like Pinocchio growing up on Pleasure Island. If you weren’t careful and partied too much you… — As a teenager, growing up in Las Vegas was like Pinocchio growing up on Pleasure Island. If you weren’t careful and partied too much you could end up being a donkey sold by The Coachman. Donkeys are known for carrying a heavy load and sometimes, being obstinate. That could mean…

Forget the apple a day — like that’s great for your health physically but an idea a day is what gets me more excited to wake up each day… — Forget the apple a day — like that’s great for your health physically but an idea a day is what gets me more excited to wake up each day. If a new idea for business or art doesn’t come my way each day I don’t sweat it. It will come. …

I have a family of 6. I came from a big family of 8. When I was a child, if you didn’t talk much or stayed quiet, you weren’t asked why… — I have a family of 6. I came from a big family of 8. When I was a child, if you didn’t talk much or stayed quiet, you weren’t asked why you were so quiet — it was just expected. As more children filled the house, if we didn’t speak…