Tag Archives: family

JFKLAX, Meet SAN

Posted on July 13, 2011 by miriamandellyn

So it’s been two weeks since Ellyn moved to San Diego, and while she’s not having second thoughts – have you seen the beaches? – now that she’s sort of settled, she has a few questions. Fortunately, it’s just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Holidays, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego | Tagged APARTMENT, boyfriend advice, California, christmas, cohabitation, cost of living, DRIVING, East Coast, ellyn rice, family, la jolla, Los Angeles, los feliz, miriam datskovsky, Monica Geller, New York, Philadelphia, relationship advice, transplants, West Coast | Leave a comment

'The Kids Are All Right' Has Our Oscar Vote

Posted on January 25, 2011 by miriamandellyn

Full disclosure: We wrote this before the Oscar nominations were announced. Also, we have nothing to do with the Academy. Except when it comes to snarky fashion commentaries. Miriam: When Ellyn and I were first brainstorming for this blog, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Moms, Writing | Tagged Academy Awards, affair, annette bening, divorce, ellyn rice, family, film review, Julianne Moore, lesbian couple, Mark Ruffalo, marriage, miriam datskovsky, moms, Oscars, postmodern family, relationships, screenplay, The Kids Are All Right | 4 Comments

A Jewish Girl's Love Affair With Santa Claus

Posted on December 27, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

When I was twenty-one, I fell in love with Santa Claus. Growing up Orthodox Jewish, my initial understanding of Christmas was that it was a goyishe holiday that put us chosen kids at an unholy disadvantage because it involved majorly … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Holidays | Tagged Bruce Almighty, christmas, family, holidays, Judaism, Love Actually, miriam datskovsky, presents, Santa Claus | 1 Comment

Handling Holiday Hassles Part II

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ricellyn

5 days ’til Christmas… for some of you, that makes your heart rate increase and your palms sweat. But do not fear. I advise here on even more holiday gripes so you can keep your sanity and make it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Religion | Tagged 2011, advertising, ADVICE, APARTMENT, bell ringers, christmas, commercials, corporate America, ellyn rice, family, gifts, holidays, miriam datskovsky, moms, santa hat, siblings | 2 Comments

The Sweetest, Nicest Raging Bitch You'll Ever Meet

Posted on December 8, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

Apparently, I am a mean bitch. Which I did not fully recognize until I started blogging. Indulge me while I elaborate. I was on the phone with my dear friend Linley, whom I have known for amost twelve years, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Girls, Los Angeles, Writing | Tagged Angelina Jolie, blogging, Chelsea Handler, family, Friends, mean girls, miriam datskovsky, sympathy for the devil, writing techniques | 6 Comments

Home Is Where the Phillies Is

Posted on October 21, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

I didn’t realize how much I cared about the Phillies winning until I realized we could lose. This has been a weird series for me. It has been ever since the Giants won the division series and my live-in boyfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Religion, Sports | Tagged baseball, brothers, family, NLCS, Orthodox Judaism, Philadelphia, Philadelphia fans, Philadelphia Phillies, religion, Roy Halladay, San Francisco, San Francisco Giants, sports | 2 Comments