Pagan Babies
1954 If you went to Catholic school, you probably remember the Holy Childhood Society annual fundraising campaign. [Read more…]
These Happy Golden Years
J.M.J. Linda Benning March 2, 1955 Book Report: These Happy Golden Years [Read more…]
Superman
Superheroes took over my psyche and value system long before common sense and Gloria Steinem suggested females could be heroes too. [Read more…]
Guilty While Innocent
If my children accused me of assassinating JFK, I wouldn’t deny it. In fact, my initial response would probably be to call a criminal defense attorney. [Read more…]
The Only Life Vest
Lately I’ve been asking myself why so few of our leaders speak up in the face of obvious injustice or corruption. [Read more…]
Men are Like a Box of Chocolates
Searching for the perfect edible gift, I landed on the See’s Candies website and came up with an inadvertent but fortuitous insight — Men are like a box of chocolates. [Read more…]
If Your Friend Jumped Off the Roof …
This hypothetical question has been asked for decades to illustrate the importance of carefully thinking about one’s actions, regardless of what others are doing. [Read more…]
What’s in a Name?
There is broad research indicating that individuals, over time, adopt traits and behaviors linked to their names, that people often make assumptions about others based on their names, and that a person’s name can significantly influence how we perceive them. [Read more...]
My Fatal Flaws Family Tree
I was on my way to visit my friend Colleen and drove past the exit to her house. Not just one exit, not just two. I drove all the way to the other side of town. [Read more…]
Next Time, I Want to Love Like a Man
Next time I fall in love, I’m going to love like a man. I’m going to barge through the door like I belong there. I’m going to believe I deserve it. I might even take it for granted. [Read more...]
