The Mothers of Downton Abbey

Posted by melissa braunstein on May 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Downton Abbey closed its third season with the estate’s heir, Matthew Crawley, assuring his wife, Mary, that she’ll be a good mother to their new son because she’s a good woman. His comment rings all the more poignant because this fairy-tale couple is about to face disaster: Matthew is tragically killed in a car accident … Continue reading →

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Weaned: A Bittersweet Victory

Posted by melissa braunstein on May 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Visions of riesling and NyQuil danced in my head. I missed them so much, especially the medicine, by the time I caught my third severe cold of the winter. Being sick is no fun, but being both ill and home alone all day with a spirited 21-month-old is possibly the definition of the Pits. Even … Continue reading →

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