Eliana Osborn

I’m not a fan of repeating things over and over so that they lose their meaning. "Pledge: a solemn promise or agreement." It is that extra level, the solemnity, that makes me uncomfortable with casual usage.

I’ve developed a fast and furious passion for the new Daily Show host, Trevor Noah.

Baranta is a new martial art focusing on traditional folk dancing and activities.

I’m proud of you right now, even with all the sadness. Proud of you for heading to rehab, leaving the kids, the man, the house — all of it — to get on top of things. Doing it instead of just thinking about it, talking about it even, hemming and hawing? That’s pretty badass.

Look, Connect Four is not a good game. But it can be over quickly, which is pretty great.

For you, dear readers, who are thrilled with the teacher in your life — be it your own teacher, the instructor of your child, or even the person who does piano or karate — this list is for you.

Now that I’m a mother, I’m much more sympathetic to a woman who just couldn’t take it anymore. Not saying I’d leave my kids in a parking lot and hope for the best . . . just saying that I can understand the impulse.

Ray Nagin. Yes, the former New Orleans mayor who now has a criminal record. Let me explain.

Sometimes the nicest kids turn into whole new people when they come over to your house.

We take weekend turns. He does vacations and summers. Literally. He takes them away. It is great.