Category Archives: Women
Swalwell Accuser Speaks, And America Must Listen
Breaking the silence is never easy. Revealing shameful long-held secrets in public is even harder. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, Lonna Drewes described how Congressman Eric Swalwell drugged her and raped her in a
Swalwell Accuser Speaks, And America Must Listen
Breaking the silence is never easy. Revealing shameful long-held secrets in public is even harder. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, Lonna Drewes described how Congressman Eric Swalwell drugged her and raped her in a
A Caretaker’s Recounting of a Mother’s Last Week
Because my mother died the night before Passover, that first seder at my home a day later felt unbearable. I was shell-shocked from both her loss and from the months of intense caregiving. The traditions and rituals continued, but
A Caretaker’s Recounting of a Mother’s Last Week
Because my mother died the night before Passover, that first seder at my home a day later felt unbearable. I was shell-shocked from both her loss and from the months of intense caregiving. The traditions and rituals continued, but
Melania- I Really Don’t Believe Her, Do You?
Yesterday, Melania Trump, a former low-level model, sashayed up to the White House podium as if she were walking the runway at a Paris fashion show. She stood there with her freshly blonde highlights, her steely eyes cold as ice,
Melania- I Really Don’t Believe Her, Do You?
Yesterday, Melania Trump, a former low-level model, sashayed up to the White House podium as if she were walking the runway at a Paris fashion show. She stood there with her freshly blonde highlights, her steely eyes cold as ice,
My Mother’s Mid Century Pregnancy- A Weigh We Go
Pregnant women in mid-century America were not spared from the war on women’s bodies and weight control that began shortly after WWII. The constant bombardment of rules and expectations has only increased with each decade. Following directives from their doctors,
My Mother’s Mid Century Pregnancy- A Weigh We Go
Pregnant women in mid-century America were not spared from the war on women’s bodies and weight control that began shortly after WWII. The constant bombardment of rules and expectations has only increased with each decade. Following directives from their doctors,
What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s Expecting
Note: In celebration of my birthday week, I am taking a wee baby step away from the onslaught of chaotic news. This week, it’s a birthday bonanza of mid-century pregnancy, birth, and babies. What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s
What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s Expecting
Note: In celebration of my birthday week, I am taking a wee baby step away from the onslaught of chaotic news. This week, it’s a birthday bonanza of mid-century pregnancy, birth, and babies. What to Expect When Your Mid-Century Mother’s
Noem In the Doghouse
Around 2:30 today, the pack of dogs in Moe’s park that were huddled together suddenly seemed especially frisky. Almost spontaneously, canines of all shapes and sizes let out a barking chorus of yips and woofs, arfs and ruffs, and
Noem In the Doghouse
Around 2:30 today, the pack of dogs in Moe’s park that were huddled together suddenly seemed especially frisky. Almost spontaneously, canines of all shapes and sizes let out a barking chorus of yips and woofs, arfs and ruffs, and
History on Display-The Politics Behind the Department of Education Banners
With each new banner unfurling on buildings in Washington D.C. there are lessons to be learned. The latest display at the Department of Education makes clear the Trump curriculum. A few weeks ago, a large blue banner featuring a photo
History on Display-The Politics Behind the Department of Education Banners
With each new banner unfurling on buildings in Washington D.C. there are lessons to be learned. The latest display at the Department of Education makes clear the Trump curriculum. A few weeks ago, a large blue banner featuring a photo
Randy Andy -No Prince Charming
“Today our broken hearts have lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty”- Virginia Giuffre’s family How many little girls grew up believing “One day my Prince will come?” It’s very likely a
Randy Andy -No Prince Charming
“Today our broken hearts have lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty”- Virginia Giuffre’s family How many little girls grew up believing “One day my Prince will come?” It’s very likely a
An Evil Bond Girl
Pam Bondi is evil incarnate. She turned her back on the Epstein survivors. Literally and figuratively. She would not even look at them. It was excruciating to watch. When these brave women, who were once raped and tortured as children,
An Evil Bond Girl
Pam Bondi is evil incarnate. She turned her back on the Epstein survivors. Literally and figuratively. She would not even look at them. It was excruciating to watch. When these brave women, who were once raped and tortured as children,
We All Need Moe Love
I can always count on Moe. Yesterday, as I was out on an afternoon walk with my dog Moe slushing through the snow that lines my neighborhood street, my mind was in a dark place. I felt emotionally depleted. The
We All Need Moe Love
I can always count on Moe. Yesterday, as I was out on an afternoon walk with my dog Moe slushing through the snow that lines my neighborhood street, my mind was in a dark place. I felt emotionally depleted. The
Envisioning The American Dream 