Posts by Dara Kurtz
Can I Hire Uber to Drive My Kids This Summer?
Here’s one of many conversations I had the other day with my oldest daughter Zoe, via text, on the first day of her summer vacation. I realized quickly I needed to get a handle on this, or it was going to be a LONG summer. Especially for me. I thought about contacting Uber. Zoe: “Can…
Read MoreSummer’s a Brewing
It’s almost here, summer. As Avi says, “Summer’s a brewing,” and she’s right. It’s just around the corner. I remember when I was a kid, how excited I was for the last day of school. I couldn’t wait to get out, be on break, and have freedom from the normal demands of schoolwork and studying.…
Read MoreIt’s Like Getting Stung By a Jelly Fish: Painful and Irritating
I’m starting to notice a pattern with myself. One I’m not proud of. And it’s relatively new. I haven’t always had this problem, but lately, well, I’m having trouble getting things done. Actually, it’s just things I’m not really excited about doing. I discriminate. If it’s something I WANT to do, that’s a whole different…
Read MoreGood Night Moon
It’s late and I’m tired and ready for bed. OK, it’s not really that late, and I’m not just tired. Exhausted is more like it, and it’s actually only 9:30PM. I want nothing more than to get into bed, read for five minutes, and go to my happy place. And I’m not the only one.…
Read MoreI Met the Napkin Notes Dad
After you get a cancer diagnosis, the people who help you the most are people who have been through the super fun experience you’re going through. Misery likes company, and with a cancer diagnosis, it’s no different. I sought out many people, or they found me, and I gained a lot of strength from hearing…
Read MoreTake Time to Remember
Memorial day isn’t just about the pool opening, not having to go to school or work, or getting together with friends for a barbecue. All of these things are wonderful, and I’m the first to tell you I enjoy each of them, but sometimes, it’s easy to miss the real point of a holiday. Memorial…
Read MoreI’ve Gone to School, and Once was Enough, Thank You
I don’t know how our kids do it. I’ve gone to school, and once was enough, thank you. If I had to go back to high school now, I’m fairly certain I wouldn’t be able to get into college. Really. And I’m sure I wouldn’t be a shining star if I had to go back…
Read MoreIt’s Just Hair, Until You Don’t Have Any
I just got my hair cut. Yep. It might not sound very exciting to you, but it’s been over a year since I’ve been able to do that. A year. A long, kick my butt, exhausting, “am I really going to get through this,” nightmare of a year. When I first found out I was…
Read MoreIt Was a Good Play, I Had to Admit
I’ve said it before, technology is a parent’s dream when it comes to looking for things to take away from misbehaving kids. Only if a situation comes up, of course. I’m not a monster. But with two daughters, ages fifteen and twelve, I’m forced to be a “mean mom” sometimes. A role I’m comfortable playing.…
Read MoreNYC Versus Cleaning the Potty
Jon and I have never been the type of couple to divide and conquer. We typically do things together. Mostly because we enjoy being together, and also because misery likes company. If there’s something I don’t want to do, I’d rather him do it with me. Why suffer alone? And the same holds true for…
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