Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 9
January 6, 2019
Names & Words
If you’d said the name “Hamilton” a few years ago, I would’ve been all meh. Like, okay, he’s on the ten dollar bill…aaaand? When the Broadway musical, Hamilton, came out, that all changed, and after seeing it last night, I’m pretty sure that’s the whole point of the show: remember Alexander Hamilton’s name. I won’t pretend ...
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December 13, 2018
Welcome to the Family, Charlie!
When we lost our Bella and Hurricane within two months of each other, I was devastated. I didn’t know life without a dog, and while my husband was ready to enjoy the freedom of not being responsible for yet another living thing, I missed it. Like, a lot. I whined about it on Facebook and ... » Learn More about Welcome to the Family, Charlie!
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December 3, 2018
20 Things You Can Do with Your Time Other Than Freak Out Over Christmas Songs & Movies
I’m really ready to snap on the Internet. Forrest Gump’s Mama was right: stupid is as stupid does, and stupid sure does a lot. Especially on social media. If I read one more article about how radio stations are refusing to play certain holiday songs, or how people are actually using precious minutes of their ... » Learn More about 20 Things You Can Do with Your Time Other Than Freak Out Over Christmas Songs & Movies
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October 29, 2018
You Can’t Break a City Made of Steel
It was raining and cold on Saturday morning. Soccer had been canceled, so everyone in my house was lazing around in PJs. While I was sipping coffee and snuggling my kids, a man shot and killed eleven people who were worshiping in their Squirrel Hill Tree of Life synagogue. The man’s name isn’t important because ... » Learn More about You Can’t Break a City Made of Steel
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October 25, 2018
That Cream Goes WHERE?!
As parents, we all make an oopsie now and then. “Now and then” is a relative phrase, inclusive of our daily mishaps and those occasional whoppers we only discuss with our closest friends after a few glasses of wine. Children generally categorize our oopsie based on the extent of inconvenience they experience as a result ... » Learn More about That Cream Goes WHERE?!
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October 23, 2018
I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger
Today, a friend texted me upset because some basic moron in her social circle had called out Christians, making the baseless claim that they can’t be both faithful and Democrats. Friendly note: if you agree with said basic moron, the rest of this post is not for you. This isn’t about politics; it’s about humanity. ... » Learn More about I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger
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October 18, 2018
Pet-less for the First Time in 25 Years and Me No Likey
It's hard losing a family pet, but losing two within three months of each other is heart-wrenching.
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October 15, 2018
I Could Easily Lead a Double Life and My Husband Would Be None the Wiser
#HusbandWTF’s 40th birthday is this November. Months ago, I asked him how he’d like to celebrate. A no-frills kind of guy, his answer reflected his simple soul: “I’d like to be outside and I want my kids there and our friends’ kids there. No one should need a babysitter. Everyone is welcome.” Had it been ... » Learn More about I Could Easily Lead a Double Life and My Husband Would Be None the Wiser
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October 11, 2018
LifeChanger of the Year
Last year, more than 3 in 4 educators (77%) dedicated at least seven “extra” hours to their jobs above and beyond the required work week. If you’re a teacher, you’re nodding your head in solidarity. Also, 66% of millennial educators identified personal finances as their number one source of stress, whereas 36% of educators ... » Learn More about LifeChanger of the Year
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October 10, 2018
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Events for Kids
Hey fellow yinzers! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is once again teaming up with Citizen’s Bank and EQT to bring our youngest and most adorable audience members some fantastic theater experiences. With silly jokes, familiar storybook characters, amazing acrobatics, and catchy songs, shows are sure to delight. Featuring entertainers from all over the world, including Moscow, Denmark, ... » Learn More about Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Events for Kids
