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Sentenced to 9 to 5–On the Occasion that You Find Yourself a Working (Poor) Mother

Posted on September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Conversations tend to acknowledge two kinds of acceptable–even noble–modern mothers. There are the endlessly creative, tirelessly crafty SAH… Read more Sentenced to 9 to 5–On the Occasion that You Find Yourself a Working (Poor) Mother

Another Day, Another 78 Cents–On the Occasion of Your Receiving the Best Compliment Ever

Posted on August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, I mentioned this riddle to you once before, so consider this your pop quiz: A father and… Read more Another Day, Another 78 Cents–On the Occasion of Your Receiving the Best Compliment Ever

When You Grow Up–In Which Your Job Isn’t Your Identity

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, It’s an especially American preoccupation to define yourself by your occupation. But I want you to know,… Read more When You Grow Up–In Which Your Job Isn’t Your Identity

Tug of War–In Which There are Mommy Wins and Daddy Wins

Posted on November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, I needed a Mommy Win this weekend. Part of this stems from being a working mother. Because… Read more Tug of War–In Which There are Mommy Wins and Daddy Wins

Home Bodies–In Which You Don’t Go to Daycare

Posted on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, We can’t afford daycare. According to a recent article in The Huffington Post, our family isn’t all… Read more Home Bodies–In Which You Don’t Go to Daycare

Leaving My Heart at Home–In Which I Go to Work Every Day

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Last night, at 4:10pm, I got mad at your dad. I know the precise time now because… Read more Leaving My Heart at Home–In Which I Go to Work Every Day

Looking at the Stars–In Which I Explain My Attitude Towards Solitude

Posted on July 24, 2015September 9, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, This morning was mine to rise with you. At 4:00am–your favorite time to emerge into the waking… Read more Looking at the Stars–In Which I Explain My Attitude Towards Solitude

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