Thursday evening roundup

A lot of what these points are generalizable beyond parenting.

Husband complains that his pregnant wife asked him not to travel for a wedding the week before her due date, and apparently expected validation from Carolyn.

The fashion industry loves Michelle O.

*** I attended a number of events this week for work at which I couldn't help but notice that the women among the presenters were shrinking from their space. They self-deprecated, dismissed their credentials (including PhDs), slouched, and spoke very softly. In one case, I couldn't hear her; I had no trouble hearing the men who presented in the same space, before her. Then, this evening, I went to the local Smith Club's annual meeting, where each speaker stood up straight, projected, and said what she had to say without bowing her head. It was beautiful.