Z went to a Duke recruiting weekend where accepted kids can get a feel for the university. He hung out with some kids who decided to go to Harvard and Stanford, and a bunch of kids who decided on Duke. What was similar about all of them? They talked openly about having autism. At lunch […]

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29.04.2024

My Jewish college kid is protesting the war in Gaza. And I'm proud. - Penelope Trunk Careers

In the last 48 hours many of Y’s friends have been arrested for being part of an anti-war encampment at their college. I am shocked by the large number of college encampments across the US, but I knew this was coming because Y (who goes by they) has been discussing it for months. We are […]

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13.06.2024

How to keep a family together - Penelope Trunk Careers

I’m meditating now because it slows down time and I only have 14 more weeks until both my kids are at college. When Z is reading on the couch, and Nino is reading next to him, I pull up a chair and meditate with my eyes open because I don’t want to miss this moment. […]

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13.06.2024

Questionnaire for everyone who stopped talking to me - Penelope Trunk Careers

I’ve developed a survey to give to people who slipped me into their not-friend category. Since I’m a person with no ability to cope with nuance, answers to all questions are yes/no. 1. Were you ever my real friend? I want to know if you needed me like I needed you, but I don’t want […]

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Questionnaire for everyone who stopped talking to me - Penelope Trunk Careers

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