I'm Pissed! My Friend "Abducted" My Kid!

My friend April is the consummate practical joker. She never stops. In fact, every time I get a phone call from someone I do not know, I assume it is her pulling a prank on me. Generally, I laugh at her antics ... but the last practical joke was out of line, and I do not plan on ever speaking to April again.

My Friend Dissed My Kid!

My friend Janice shocked me. She had a party for her son Derek's birthday last week, and didn't invite my son Ethan.

Jon and Kate Rehab

I write to you from my hospital bed. Apparently, I almost overdosed on Jon and Kate -- it's true.

Look Out, Moms -- It's Tryout Season

It's "tryout season" for those parents whose kids play fall sports -- and my observation is that this process is often more "trying" on us than it is on our kids.

Good Manners

My Friend Ruined My Surprise Party!!

Is there such a thing as a "friendship crime?"

The Art of Vuggling

I can actually juggle ... and when I say "actually," I mean literally. It is a skill I am most proud of (that, and this thing I can do to make my stomach move in waves). But I am not talking about the "literal" or "actual" art of juggling objects. I am talking about juggling stuff in your life. Let's call it "Vuv Juggling." No, let's name it "Vuggling."

My BFF Picks on Me!

Iris treats me like we are an old married couple who have been married for 30-plus years, and she "picks on me," like I am Edith and she is Archie. Help!

My Friend Has Taken Over My Life!

My friend has taken over my life, intertwined herself with all my friends (that I introduced her to), and I don't know what I am going to do. She is driving me crazy!!

My BFF Says I Need a Makeover!

My friend told me a little makeup and a change of the hairstyle "[I] have had since high school would do me good." OMG!

My Son's Grades Are None of Your Business

My Sneaky Friend Stole My Business Idea

About a year ago, I told my friend about a business idea I had. I never did much of anything with the idea ... but I remained hopeful that I would one day. Then one day, I saw an ad -- for my business! I told my friend and was shocked when she said she had taken it! She claims once I shared the idea, it wasn't mine anymore.

My Best Friend Hates My Fiance

I got engaged last week. I finally got THE ring and it was the happiest day of my life ... or it should have been the happiest day of my life.

Auction Your Virginity, Pay Hefty Taxes

Is this the definition of "getting screwed twice"?

My Vacation With My Friend Was a Nightmare!

Can this friendship be saved?

My Friend Didn't Save Me from Embarrassment

My friend Keisha and I were at a restaurant where we had just met two nice guys at the bar. I excused myself to go to the ladies' room and Keisha came with. Apparently, I came out of the stall with a long strip of toilet paper hanging out of the back of my pants. Keisha saw it, but thought it would be funny to let me go back to the guys with it there.

A Partridge in a Playboy?

My plea to Shirley Jones.

In Defense of Elizabeth Edwards

I feel for Elizabeth Edwards because she is being vilified for telling a story that she has every right to tell. Elizabeth's reactions to the circumstances in her life and her "resilience" are interesting and inspirational to me -- and, I'm guessing, I'm not alone in feeling that way.