The Mommy Wars a Columnist Reflects on Motherhood
A columnist recalls discovering motherhood later in life from St Patrick's Day 2006, at age 35, after a career path inspired by ERma Bombeck and Mike Royko. She chronicles feeling like an outsider among mothers and the surge of unsolicited writing ideas as she navigates pregnancy and parenting.
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Mike Royko
Erma Bombeck
Pat Leimbach
Chronicle- Telegram
Don’t purge all your unworn clothes say nothing
A writer defies tidy closet zealots arguing against discarding unworn items. The narrator recalls battling to purge several cardigans yet defends keeping some imperfect but usable garments. The piece plays with Marie Kondo style guidance and personal hesitation.
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Marie Kondo
The Coupon Queen Encourages PTA and Store Programs
A columnist urged support for local schools through PTA involvement and box tops plus retailer programs. She highlights Target Take Charge of Education and Giant Eagle Apples for the Students, plus Box Tops for Education, to fund classroom needs and a community sense of giving.
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Target
Giant Eagle
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