Other Women Live In Me
Other women live in me. Three of them. One has been with me from the beginning and the other two came onboard over time, first dropping in for occasional visits, then moving in with their baggage. [Read more…]
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.Of course, I could argue with them. Of course, I could point out that they couldn't possibly have perfect recall [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…]
