Helen and I discuss the lesbian moms who appeared on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie this week, and tell you why we thought the portrayals by Blythe Danner and Swoosie Kurtz broke new ground. We also share highlights from our recent trip to Washington, D.C., and offer some tips for traveling with kids so the whole family enjoys the experience. (See also the list of travel tips compiled by Robin at The OTHER Mother, which very much parallel our philosophy.)

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