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The author, who has 3-year-old twins and a 2-year-old, says her group of nine women has "lit candles, meditated, prayed, cursed, cried, and sometimes laughed uncontrollably." Clockwise, from standing: Group members Tracey Bell, Karen O'Neil, Patti Hartigan, and Arlene Childs. (Globe Photo / Erik Jacobs) Globe Photo / Erik Jacobs

By Patti Hartigan

August 7, 2005

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We're sitting at a table in a suburban restaurant, giggling at the waiter-in-training, who can't seem to remember his name, much less the menu. There's nothing outre or risque about this girl gathering, but whenever we get together, it's never long before someone says something so outrageous it makes other diners practically choke. This time it's Karen O'Neil, former day-care ... (Full article: 1045 words)