As a matter of personal philosophy, I have generally said, 'Why not?' far more often than either 'Why?' or 'Not.'

I've gone out on limbs, flung far, and Forrest-Gumped my way into the center of the action.

I am pro-choice, but I don't consider that inconsistent at all with pro-life - there's no way that having an abortion, ever, is an easy decision, and it more often errs on the side of absolutely wrenching, not to mention physically debilitating.

In 2014, having children is complicated and daunting and fraught - as much as it's always been, but now we're talking about it. And the more we talk about it, the more of us will realize that we're not going through it alone. Far from it.

Why is it there are so many more horses' asses than there are horses?

If I had a nickel for every time I said 'Why me?' I'd have probably said 'Why me?' more often.