Becoming a parent is always going to be a default setting. I truly believe there will always be more people who want to have children than who don't. Meghan Daum childdefaultparent Change image and share on social
I was just 13 when 'The Big Chill' was released in late September 1983, so I didn't catch all of its nuances when I sneaked into the theater to see it. But I could tell one thing for sure: These people were grown-ups. Meghan Daum bigcatchchill share on social
I think whatever generation you're in has a nostalgia for the generations past and the generations you weren't in. Meghan Daum generationnostalgiapast Change image and share on social
People have always taken photos of themselves, either with camera timers or by handing their Nikons over to strangers in foreign countries and then paying large sums to get them back. Meghan Daum backcameracountry Change image and share on social
I am weary of happiness, both as a word and as a concept. Meghan Daum concepthappinessweary Change image and share on social
Choose what you actually want to do rather than what you think will impress people on Facebook. Ironically, when you do this, something amazing happens; what you produce stands a better chance of getting recognition. Not just on Facebook, but in the real world. Meghan Daum amazechancechoose share on social
Writers are the ones who figure out how to put their observations into words. Meghan Daum figureobservationput Change image and share on social
If something good happens to you, and no one knows it, did it really happen? Moreover, if you don't publicize your accomplishments and good fortune, are you essentially saying you don't care about them? Meghan Daum accomplishmentcareessentially share on social
I always tell writers that it's good to have an area of expertise. It's a really practical answer, I know, but know about science or about sports or about medicine, so you can work as a science writer or a sports writer. Don't just know about yourself. Meghan Daum answerareaexpertise share on social
As a mentor and an advocate, I've seen no end to the ways that childless people can contribute to the lives and well-being of kids - and adults, for that matter. Meghan Daum adultadvocatechildless Change image and share on social
