sons – Jessica Gottlieb

Sexist Boy Ears

June 28, 2018 by Jessica Gottlieb

“He wants to get his ear pierced.” My daughter nodded. “It seems a little impulsive to me,” I reply. “It’s not. He wanted to do it in New York when he visited me.” The next day I’m talking to Mr. G who logically explains that Jane had her ears pierced multiple times at 16. He … Read more

Caged Animals, Down Syndrome and A Wake Up Call

June 30, 2011August 18, 2008 by Jessica Gottlieb

I hate cages. Animals in cages depress me. I love my children enough to take them to the zoo but I feel anxious the entire time. The rule breaker in me wants desperately to open the cages and free the animals. I feel like Lisa Simpson in running shoes, only not nearly as cool. My … Read more