Archive - Penelope Trunk

June 2025

How to tell a distraction from an endeavor

And why AI can't compete when it comes to cherries

Jun 30 •

Motherhood didn't kill my ambition, but it rerouted me through every stage of grief.

Now in my next phase of life, I'm trying to dodge another pass through the five stages

Jun 27 •

What no one is saying about that NBA Finals baby moment

It looked like a tender celebration. But the science says it was child endangerment in plain sight - and we need to talk about it.

Jun 23 •

When pain looks like love, how do you know the difference?

Featuring Olympic-level efforts at silent treatment!

Jun 19 •

We owe it to each other to fight corruption

The Karen Read trial is a blueprint action

Jun 12 •

Stop camouflaging at work; do it at home

Being agreeable isn't even rewarded at work

Jun 11 •

Even AI has a personality type

How I determined which AI is the best parent coach

Jun 6 •

Emily Oster peddles lies about having it all

She stifles data showing women actually want to care for their kids

Jun 3 •

May 2025

The economics of escaping domestic violence: Why no one stopped Sean Combs

Our justice system is about property, not human decency

May 23 •

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