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    Parenthood Juggle: I Never Had to Ask For Permission

    My dad got teary with pride every time; my mom sported her corsage in the colors of whatever institution I was graduating from at the moment.
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    Grondahl 47

    1980. Not sure we’ve made any progress.For other cartoons in this series, click here.  This cartoon, as always, is posted with the kind permission of  The Sunstone Foundation and Calvin Grondahl.
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    Pura Vida

    I just spent two weeks in Costa Rica.  Technically, it was for work, but it was very un-work-like.  I went as a chaperone for a group of 18 female undergrads...
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    (Near) Death by Supposed-to’s

    I am realizing these days that I do a LOT of stuff because I’m supposed to. Mel calls this her “approval whore,” which is a hilariously apt description. I do...
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    The Grass is Always Greener

    I just got back from a fancy schmantzy conference for educational researchers in New Orleans. I submit proposals every year and hope to get one in—even though I know I’m...