Growing up too soon

Wrapping Up The Gift of Time In A Media Package

December 31, 2007 by Amy Jussel 12 Comments

Dec. 7, 2016 Update: We had our collegiate buddy binge-fest with the Gilmore Girls 'Year in the Life" Netflix Revival this Thanksgiving, so for those mother-daughter pairs who can't get enough of the fast-talking dynamic duo, I'm reprising our hands-on experiential "B&B Inn" themed getaway of wrapping up the gift of time together... We shared it well, so it's coming back … [Read more...]

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Digital Thank Yous & Handwriting Matters: Would Emily Post Pitch A Fit?

December 26, 2007 by Amy Jussel 17 Comments

Nothing like having kids for a reality check in the age of digital media…I said to my daughter, “Look, I’m no Emily Post, but a thank you note is appreciated no matter what age you are.” “Emily WHO?” Yeah…I thought so...Right up there with ‘Dear Abby’ and other cultural references that fly over her head at lightening … [Read more...]

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Slimy Santa Innuendo Gets The Heave-Ho-Ho-Ho…

December 20, 2007 by Amy Jussel 21 Comments

Ho. Used to be a trio of chuckles from jolly ol’ Saint Nick, or the classic 'heave-ho' given to moldly expired fridge food… Lately, between hip-hop lyrics, MTV2 misogyny and Don Imus’ media gaffes we wrote about here, the term's shifted to a noun form, and not even ol' Santa escapes the senseless drek. This latest BuzzFeed won't make your days merry and … [Read more...]

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Media, Kids & Grief: Different Ages & Stages of Loss

December 7, 2007 by Amy Jussel 19 Comments

Beloved Billabong (immediate left) died in my arms yesterday, leaving behind his littermate sister who is a canine basket case, as much as I am a human one. Can dogs die of a broken heart?As my remaining 9 year old (dog) and 12 year old (daughter) curl up in Bill’s spot to be near his scent, whimpering intermittently with woe, I realize life lessons usually take the form of … [Read more...]

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Hollywood Walk of Lame: Star for Victoria’s Secret Models? Why?

November 16, 2007 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

Update Dec. 12, 2014 With the (ugh, annual) Victoria's Secret Fashion show strutting the 'Angels' around in their skivvies again this week, and Taylor Swift and her bestie Karlie Kloss center stage on the runway this season as Taylor moves toward age 25 and new sights and sounds, one has to reflect upon the ongoing barrage of pop culture messages sent to young girls, as our … [Read more...]