Sitting by the Pool

One of my all time favorite shops on the North Shore for one-of-a-kind fashion statements is Modern Millie’s in Salem. Named after that effervescent flapper, Millie, the shop is filled with retro fashions alongside some designer-wear. (I myself have consigned bejeweled Jimmy Choo kitten heels and Chanel wedges here.) The accessories are outrageous fun–sparkling pink kitty cat rings, peacock necklaces, enormous flowers for your hair, cat eye sunglasses… you get the idea. Whether you want a floor-length chiffon gown or…

I read many different articles on motherhood with many different points of view, but I found “A Feminist’s Daughter Finds Love in the Kitchen” by Janet Benton to be unique, insightful,and beautifully written. Benton writes “I know how much the mundane care of children matters. That is why I stop work when the school day ends and greet my daughter with a hug. I may be tired, stressed out or grumpy; I may bemoan the confinement, the repetition, the career…