Starshine
Whose Getaway Is It?
Who Needs a Break More, Starshine or Her Kids?
As my kids prepare to leave, I chase them around the house wagging a bony finger and barking orders. Read story.
Is Waxing Waning?
Not Even a Recession Can Keep Women from Waxing
Despite the economic downturn, women are still keeping their waxing appointments. Read story.
Rated PG for Parental Gaffe
A (Shocking) Walk Down Movie Memory Lane
I realize memory fizzles as you age, but I don't recall my favorite flicks containing so much sex, violence, drugs, and skank-talk. Read story.
Kids and Marijuana
Keep Your Offspring from Smoking by Being a Pothead Yourself
Starshine says the best way to keep your kids off pot is to be a pothead yourself. Read story.
The Nip/Tuck Talk
What Parents Tell Their Kids About Plastic Surgery
What parents tell their kids when they make a visit to the plastic surgeon. Read story.
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.
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