In the last few days, I’ve had no fewer than eight conversations with people who feel so stressed–financially, emotionally, relationally–that  they literally don’t  know how to proceed. Feeling hamstrung (now there’s a word that says it perfectly) by circumstances, they all said they felt they’re going down the tubes.      It’s an amazingly tough time. Something feels evil in the air–some [...]

When Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, addressed the iPhone 4’s antenna problems last Friday, problems causing many owners to experience dropped calls, he offered them and prospective consumers three choices. Those who haven’t yet bought the phone can get free bumpers, cases which Apple says help reduce the problem of dropped calls, when they purchase [...]

Dear Goddess: I’m what they would call a “high-achieving” woman in my 30s, fit and with several degrees, looking for a man who would describe himself similarly. Actually, many men DO describe themselves similarly on the net, but alas, are not any of the above. I feel I deserve a man who has  worked as [...]

Dear Goddess: For six months, while my boyfriend is traveling on an important assignment, I’ve been taking care of his seven-year-old child, Stephen, much of the time. His mother is very ill, and it has fallen to me to do the stuff like picking him up from school, getting his lunches ready– you know. I adore [...]