What is Wrong with Barbie?

Life in Barbie Land, the utopian pink paradise that serves as the residence for life-size versions of every Barbie doll ever created, is an unending celebration. Each day, Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Barbie begins by waking up in her dream house, spending the entire day at the beach surrounded by other Barbies and numerous adoring …

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The Motherhood Lesson I Regret Having Learned

Dear Mom, As I sit awake at 2 a.m. in our ground-floor apartment, thousands of miles away from you, I can’t help but reflect on the challenges of motherhood and the love and admiration I have for you. It’s one of those cursed nights when I can’t sleep and my thoughts are overwhelming me. It’s …

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