
Leslie Turnbull
Leslie Turnbull is a Harvard-educated anthropologist with over 20 years' experience as a development officer and consultant. She cares for three children, two dogs, and one husband. When not sticking her nose into other peoples' business, she enjoys surfing, cooking, and writing (often bad) poetry.
Latest articles by Leslie Turnbull
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How to be a good houseguestfeature Yes, you can visit your friends. No, you cannot take over their lives.
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A common sense guide to online datingfeature Whether you're looking for a ring, a fling, or something in between, the internet is a good place to start
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Everything you wanted to know about polyamory but were afraid to askfeature Inside the sex positive world of multiple partners
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A common sense guide to being the perfect wedding guestfeature Help make their big day perfect in every way
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Please obey this simple rule for airplane seat recliningfeature Just because you have the right to recline doesn't mean it's always the right thing to do
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How to be the star of a cocktail party where you don't know anyonefeature You can be a stellar guest — even if you don't know a soul
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A commonsense guide for dealing with your mother- (or daughter-) in-lawfeature How to get along with the other "other woman"
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How to adopt the perfect rescue dogfeature There is no limit to the joy the right dog can bring to your life
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5 ways to navigate the agonizing college admissions maze without going crazyfeature Take a deep breath — you're going to be okay
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8 tricks to surviving the holidays without gaining weight or being grouchyfeature Indulge yourself. But only a little.
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The single best way to help your kid succeed at schoolfeature It's all about communication
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A common sense guide to planning your weddingfeature Congratulations! You're engaged. Now what?
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A common sense guide to the latest buzzy fashion trendsfeature A city-dweller in a Stetson and a fringed poncho and brand-new Lucchese boots is going to look like she's on her way to a costume party instead of work
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A common sense guide to your first tattoofeature About to pick a personal logo for life? Read this before you go under the needle.
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9 dog park rules you should never, ever breakfeature Always pick up your dog's poop. As in, always
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Your complete guide to surviving the zombie apocalypsefeature Pro tip: Get yourself some steel-toed boots
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