Brooke Van Poppelen
Girl, Interrupted -- How I Finally Got Over My Panic Disorder
Over at The Frisky, my pal Sara Benincasa posted a personal essay about her long-time battle with ...
Nice Jewish Girls Kvetch About Their Mothers And The Holidays
The holidays are that special time of year to gather together, exchange gifts, and get an earful of ...
I Forbid My Parents to Talk to My Ex -- Am I the WPE?
I have a rule: When a relationship ends, it's game-off for the entire Van Poppelen family. If I ...
Am I the WPE? My Hairdresser Got Hit by a Car After Giving a Bad Cut
My hairdresser gave me a bad haircut. Shortly later, she was hit by a car. I must say, considering ...
So AXE Is Teaching Guys How to Apply Cologne Now?
Nothing makes me head for the hills faster than a cologne-soaked male. The overabundance of any male ...
I Don't Want to Help You Move -- Am I the Worst Person Ever?
No, I don't want to help you move. But since we're friends, I guess I have to. But you better not ...
I Don't Want to Be in Your Wedding -- Am I the Worst Person Ever?
This is the first of a new column asking you, reader, whether an opinion we have or something we've ...
Blogger Brooke Has a Problem With the Crabbiest Site Online
Yelp.com is supposed be this informative collection of "real" consumer opinions. Cafes, salons -- ...
Most Popular Articles
Most Commented Articles
- No Articles Found









