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Sara Petersen / July 25, 2016

18 [Equally Ineffective] Ways To Say “Stop Being An Asshole” To Your Child

“Let’s practice our patience.” “I can’t understand you when you whine.” “Use your words.” “Do you see Bobby’s sweaty, crimson, tear-smeared face? Can …

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dorm room

Sara Petersen / June 28, 2016

Creature Comforts

So I was at summer camp for grownups this past week. Lots of writing, lots of drinking, very little sleeping. Going into the experience, I knew I’d be staying …

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childhood in the 1980s

Sara Petersen / June 22, 2016

Playtime II

I experienced much of life at 10 Birch Drive as one half of a sister whole. Both of my parents are important influences, but in those days, they played hazy …

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