Category Archives: Women

International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit

Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the

International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit

Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the

A Presidents Day of Firsts

George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It

A Presidents Day of Firsts

George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It

Make America White Again

In his Teutonic efforts to “Make America White Again,” Trump is breaking all records to erase any trace of color, bleaching out the Other as though it were a stubborn stain. I haven’t seen such an imperative for achieving whiteness

Make America White Again

In his Teutonic efforts to “Make America White Again,” Trump is breaking all records to erase any trace of color, bleaching out the Other as though it were a stubborn stain. I haven’t seen such an imperative for achieving whiteness

California Dreaming

    California always felt like home even though I never lived there. The Golden State has always been a state of mind. More than any other place, the winterless wonderland that is Southern California called out to me ever

California Dreaming

    California always felt like home even though I never lived there. The Golden State has always been a state of mind. More than any other place, the winterless wonderland that is Southern California called out to me ever

The Year of Moe

Mentioning January 6th conjures up a dark day in our history, but in my own world, it is a joyous anniversary. It was the day I met Moe, bringing love into both our lives. It was a year ago today on

The Year of Moe

Mentioning January 6th conjures up a dark day in our history, but in my own world, it is a joyous anniversary. It was the day I met Moe, bringing love into both our lives. It was a year ago today on

Election Day 2024-A Survival Guide

Let the day drinking begin! This is no day for kale. There may be those who can be comforted by Chamomile tea but if ever there was a time for stress eating sugar and white flour it is Election Day

Election Day 2024-A Survival Guide

Let the day drinking begin! This is no day for kale. There may be those who can be comforted by Chamomile tea but if ever there was a time for stress eating sugar and white flour it is Election Day

Here I Come to Save the Day…Whether Women Like it or Not

Sometimes it seems Donald Trump got his worldview from Saturday morning cartoon shows. Despite what he may think, Donald is no Dudley Do-Right racing to women’s aid. And American women are no damsels in distress tied to railroad tracks waiting

Here I Come to Save the Day…Whether Women Like it or Not

Sometimes it seems Donald Trump got his worldview from Saturday morning cartoon shows. Despite what he may think, Donald is no Dudley Do-Right racing to women’s aid. And American women are no damsels in distress tied to railroad tracks waiting

Ladies, Just Walk Away From the Creep!

Trump says he will protect women, “whether they like it or not!” These are the words of a serial abuser. He’s already blackened both our eyes. Sucker punched us. Kicked us in our bellies. Donald, we’ve had it with you!

Ladies, Just Walk Away From the Creep!

Trump says he will protect women, “whether they like it or not!” These are the words of a serial abuser. He’s already blackened both our eyes. Sucker punched us. Kicked us in our bellies. Donald, we’ve had it with you!

Daughters Day From a Daughter

As a childless dog lady, I have no daughters of my own to honor on National Daughters Day. Still, I am a daughter myself and learned about being a loving one from a devoted, adoring, and loving daughter herself, my

Daughters Day From a Daughter

As a childless dog lady, I have no daughters of my own to honor on National Daughters Day. Still, I am a daughter myself and learned about being a loving one from a devoted, adoring, and loving daughter herself, my

Donald The Great Protector

“I will protect you,” he says with a clenched fist. How many abused women have heard those exact words from their abuser, even as they double over in pain from bruised ribs. “I will make you happy healthy confident,” he

Donald The Great Protector

“I will protect you,” he says with a clenched fist. How many abused women have heard those exact words from their abuser, even as they double over in pain from bruised ribs. “I will make you happy healthy confident,” he