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Desperate college-touring mom accepts a ride from a stranger to catch up with her son

Posted on September 12, 2012 by JD

We're on our epic Indian monsoon journey, starting off our new lives with a slow oil drip Shirodhara ayurvedic treatment  – a stream of medicated oil poured over the forehead for 40 minutes, to release tension and stress and take … Continue reading →

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Misery loves….Facebook

Posted on August 30, 2012 by JD

GC is not letting me reveal the details of his transition.  So for now, I will share a status post from a recent parent of a new college student: Here is the crazy thing about being a parent- you work … Continue reading →

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New Trend: Helicopter Kids

Posted on August 27, 2012 by JD

Turns out that helicoptering is not as detrimental to the college process as we thought. According to the (very dynamic) dean of admissions at GC's university, the new freshman class includes a child soloist at the Metropolitan Opera, a golden … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on August 24, 2012 by JD

Survived freshman move-in. Parenthood as we knew it is officially over: Time to grow old. But, empty nesters be forewarned: laundry duties never end. As we wait for CJ, our senior, to arrive from his internship, we're helping his roommates … Continue reading →

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Where to Apply in 2012 – Schools that feel guilty about lying

Posted on August 19, 2012 by JD

Here are two great bets for 2012, especially if you can figure out a way to pad your SAT score: Emory, funded by the super-ethical Coca Cola company responsible for rotting teeth all over the planet, has announced that it … Continue reading →

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