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A DNA test revealed a sister I never knew existed. Now what?
The hard lessons I learned when my Korean mother-in-law moved in
Kids need to learn how to fail and adapt. Here’s how we did it
I knew I’d lose my hair one day - but at 17?
My life-long love affair with the Royal Ontario Museum
Hiking the Alps seemed so romantic, but it was the worst honeymoon ever

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My son is a drag queen, and I’m finally okay with that
The story of our old minivan is the story of our family
I never thought I’d home-school my kids. But it works for us
University is not a harder version of high school (and more first-timer advice)
Trade school taught me more than a skill
How involved should I really be in my kid’s school projects?
Will my son enjoy my alma mater as much as I did?
I’m hanging onto summer as long as I possibly can
Rhubarb is the taste of my summer, and I long for how it made me feel
Does buying my first mattress mean I’m a grown-up?

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Grief is love, and I have to learn how to live with it
What is wisdom, if but a gathering of useful little discoveries?
Unproductive, irritable and fun: That time we tried to shoot an indie film
I’ve realized that Facebook and my cat have a lot in common
A Portuguese fishing village helped me journey from grief toward hope
No more castoffs: It’s time I bought myself a brand-new bike
If I can mow a pathway to peace with my neighbour, why can’t governments figure things out?
Visits to the cottage taught me the delicate art of cocktail etiquette – at the age of 7
My 50-year-old regret: turning my back on Woodstock
Better late than never: My pilgrimage to Yasgur’s farm

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Sometimes you can’t always see a person’s disability - be generous
I’m clawing my way back from a brain injury, so please be patient
I feel trapped in the swipe left/swipe right world of modern dating
What has the Internet done to love?
How to pack your fat cat as carry-on luggage
I spent 40 years at one job (but was embarrassed to admit it)
The most-read First Person columns of the past year
Running nearly killed me, but it also saved my life
Sometimes, you’ll do anything to impress your boyfriend’s kid
Why I created a safe space for teens in my library