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Beth Lisogorsky's avatar

I’ve heard of this trad mom phenomenon. So weird. My daughter keeps on informing me I’m using this fad incorrectly in my conversations. And she also told me I can’t be one. I think I’m ok with that. That ship has sailed.

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

I did stay home with my kids, but I'm NOT a trad wife. Haha—daughters are the best at keeping us informed about what we're doing incorrectly, sons too!

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Elizabeth's avatar

The trad wide episode 🤯 . I keep telling people to listen to it!

I love jhumpa lahiri❤️❤️❤️

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

Jhumpa is the best!! I also listened to Trevor Noah on a recent episode of The Diary of a CEO. He was a guest on there and made some really good points on men and mental health.

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Elizabeth's avatar

Oh, I will have to check that out! Have you read his book? I have taught it for some years, and def recommend it!

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

I have it on hold at the library. I can’t wait to get into it!

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

It’s true!! The insouciant writing style and it really shone here. Like, extra shiny! I need to go to an art gallery, it’s been a while. I stayed at home with my kids but omg I was never a trad wife😂 a naughty cheeky wife maybe, but nothing very trad about me! Trying to think of something… nope… if it surfaces I shall reveal it. Even my baking skills are wonky 😂

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

Thank you, Francesca! My son and I got ourselves an annual membership at the gallery and now we don’t feel guilty just popping in and out and not spending hours there. I stayed home too but not for “trad wife” reasons 😅

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Marilyn Graham Werden's avatar

Fun reading. Never been to Toronto. Thanks for taking me there with you!

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

You’re most welcome! It’s a lovely city in the spring, summer and fall! Thanks for reading and commenting, I really appreciate it!

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Marilyn Graham Werden's avatar

You have a wonderfully insouciant writing style.

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

Thank you so much!! What a beautiful compliment, it made my day!

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David Perlmutter's avatar

It's been quite a while since I was in TO last- hopefully I can get there again sometime.

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

Queen West-ish area is my favourite! So many interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

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