When it comes to committed relationships, there are two types of girls. (There are probably more, but for the point of this piece, there are two.) First, there are the girls who make … [Read more...] about Know Your Worth
It’s Her Story To Tell
"It's Her Story To Tell" A Dim Sum & Doughnuts Guest Post By: Laurie Freeman Every age presents a new challenge when our kids are growing up. And as much as we try or think we should shelter … [Read more...] about It’s Her Story To Tell
The Election: 2016
During the final weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election, my 7 year old (JJ) asked me every day: “Mommy, who are you voting for?” And every day I’d respond the same way: … [Read more...] about The Election: 2016
The Adoption Label
"The Adoption Label" A Dim Sum & Doughnuts Guest Post By: Marcie Reznik the first label that was ever slapped on me, was the one at birth, that actually stuck with me all these 47 years later … [Read more...] about The Adoption Label
What Happens When You Give Up Your Name
I got my first tattoo when I was nineteen. At the time, I was very tight with my dad and in a relationship with someone I really liked. My dad also liked him. It was the end of my sophomore year at … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Give Up Your Name
Be SUMthing Different
"Be SUMthing Different" A Dim Sum and Doughnuts Guest Post By: Parrie Liu Hello readers! I am guest blogging at Dim Sum and Doughnuts and let me introduce myself. My name is Parrie Liu and I live … [Read more...] about Be SUMthing Different
Mean People Suck
When I was in line at the drug store the other day, the guy in front of me was noticeably irritated. It seems he had to wait a few minutes before the cashier got to her register, so he got annoyed. I … [Read more...] about Mean People Suck
What Are You Going To Do?
We just celebrated Rosh Hashana. Rosh Hashana always falls in the fall. It’s either “early” or it’s “late,” but it’s always in the fall. Apples and honey, the shofar and the Torah: Rosh Hashana marks … [Read more...] about What Are You Going To Do?
Because They Believe What We Tell Them
In 2013, the owners of a Metro Detroit sneaker store called “Burn Rubber” got together with Eminem and produced an online reality series called Detroit Rubber. I don't know which came first, the store … [Read more...] about Because They Believe What We Tell Them
“Cleanin’ Out My Closet”
There’s an old organizational rule that says “If you haven’t worn something in over a year, you no longer need it.” I've seen that “rule” in fashion magazines countless times, but I never liked it. … [Read more...] about “Cleanin’ Out My Closet”
