Starshine
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Never Say Neverland
Starshine Roshell Reports from the Frontlines
Starshine Roshell reports from the frontlines of the Michael Jackson saga. Read story.
Real-Life TV
What Your “Reality” Show Says About You
What your “reality” show says about you. Read story.
Off-Leash Kids
Fearful for Our Children's Safety
Have Americans become unnecessarily fearful for our children's safety? Read story.
Fathering Females
The Joy and Confusion of Dads and Daughters
I feel a certain kinship to the fathers of daughters. Girls are complicated, and raising them is tricky. Read story.
Gay Marriage in the Midwest
Why Iowa Kicks California's Toned, Tanned Tushie
Why Iowa kicks California's toned, tanned tushie. Read story.
End-of-the-Year-Gifts for Teachers
Which Is Better: A Coffee Mug or a Handwritten Note?
What is a better expression of gratitude for our children's teachers: A coffee mug or a handwritten note? Read story.
Motherhood
Documentary Film Captures the Pleasures and Pains of Parenthood
Documentary film captures the pleasures and pains of parenthood. Read story.
Pool Spawn
Swim Lessons are Dad's Duty
Being pregnant is a slog, but it's better than having to take the kids to swim lessons. Read story.
Pearly Whites
Bleaching the Pearly Whites While Purifying the Soul
A day at church leaves Starshine unconverted but with a gleaming smile. Read story.
My Son's Peaceful Defiance
Stymied When My Toddler Says “I Won't”
Sometimes I wish I could respect my son's defiant decisions and learn from his fearless approach to life. Read story.
The Mythical Cougar
Twenty-Something Beauhunks Aren’t Every Woman’s Dream
Twenty-something beauhunks aren’t every woman’s dream. Read story.
Sin City
Vegas Visit with the Kids Is Drenched in Debauchery
Vegas visit with the kids is drenched in debauchery. Read story.
Notes from the Road
There's a haunting scene in the middle of the Route 66 Museum in Kingman, Arizona. Read story.
Bag o' Tricks
Handbag Helps Me Stay Prepared
Ever since my kids' births, I've been schlepping snacks, tools, and toys in my handbag. Read story.
The Height of My Career
I'm not a ginormous person. Not hulking. Not alpine. I couldn't, like, take down Ann Coulter in a cage fight, although I'd really enjoy trying. Read story.
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