Tag Archives: family

Point Taken

February 18, 2015Family, Random Thoughts/Happeningsblogger problems, blogging, cautionary tales, concerned family, family, family dynamics, jewish auntsEmily

Yesterday, my aunt sent me the following email:

The article talks about a woman who sent out one racist tweet, and her life was completely ruined. She was cyber-bullied, lost her job, and essentially lost her entire identity and any sense of credibility as a decent human being. The article gives other examples of people whose lives were completely destroyed in the name of one joke-gone-wrong on the Internet.

So, yeah, I get it Aunt Sherry– “THESE people got famous with ONE tweet. Step up your game, Em!”

Harsh but fine. Point taken. Currently scripting world’s funniest Underground Railroad-meets-Holocaust tweet.

Keep the helpful feedback comin’, family!

Emails From My Brothers #8: Creepy Monkey’s Couch Pal

February 16, 2015Familybrothers, family, family dynamics, going home, home, mom, siblingsEmily

In direct response to Emails From My Brothers #1, and part of the Emails From My Brothers series.

Going home to Maryland always brings new, exciting discoveries.

Uncle Zack Shows Concern

February 16, 2015Familybrother, family, family dynamics, nephew, nursery, siblingsEmily

Immediately after seeing my post Sweet Dreams of Death and Despair, Baby Boy, this:

Also the baby will be fine and not all psychologically damaged by what you created in that room.

Sweet Dreams of Death and Despair, Baby Boy

February 15, 2015Familybrothers, family, family dynamics, nursery, siblings, teenagersEmily

I just got back to my parents’ house in Maryland, where I am staying the night before I fly out to Florida tomorrow. When I got here, my mom was super excited to show me the crib she got for my baby nephew. I was psyched to see it until she told me where it resides– in Zack’s bedroom.

Zack is my youngest sibling. He is 26 years old. His bedroom, however, never escaped the dark days of puberty.

I immediately panicked. A montage to explain why:

Sweet dreams, baby boy.

Emails From My Brothers #7: Remember Swine Flu?

February 13, 2015Familybrothers, family, family dynamics, jewish mothers, misread texts, misunderstandings, mom, parenting, parents, siblings, swine flu, textingEmily

A sibling email exchange from 2009, the year of the swine flu scare. Once again, Stephanie contributes nothing.

(Jenny was Zack’s college girlfriend at the time)

Emails From My Brothers #6: If You’ve Never Been to Nordstrom With Dad…

February 10, 2015Familybrothers, dad, family, family dynamics, mom, nordstrom, sistersEmily

(Part of the Emails From My Brothers series)

The following sibling email exchange takes place about a year ago, while Jeremy was a grad student living at home with my parents. For reference (if you’re new here, or if you’re like me and just never remember anything and therefore appreciate a helpful glossary):

Jeremy = younger brother
Zack = youngEST brother
Andrew = brother in law
Steph = older sister

Note that Steph is included on this email chain but contributes absolutely nothing. This is typical.

The emails/replies are posted in order. Start with this one at the top and just scroll down.

Less Than 4 Minutes

February 8, 2015Dating/Single Life, Familyfamily, family dynamics, jewish mothers, momEmily

The amount of time it took my mother to call me after I posted Anyone Wanna Trade To-Do Lists. (Note: 3.5 of those minutes were spent trying to figure out how to work her phone. The intent to call came 10 seconds after said post).