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Last night I decided to watch a quirky, low budget short film, The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club. Written by Amanda Barber, and produced and directed by Chris Barber,…
Women and the Hard Fought Battle to Vote
I finally sat down to watch Suffragette, a 2015 film directed by Sarah Gavron, which details women’s fight for the vote in Britain. I had read most of the…
One Small Girl
My daughter and I had a few things we really wanted to do together while she was home from college for winter break. On our list was the film He…
So Much Yet to Learn
Anytime I sit down with a book written by Gloria Steinem, I actually pause and reflect before opening the cover. After all, it was her Revolution from Within: A…
Craving Connection
I am always hesitant to write an end of year post. Whether I reflect on the year about to end, or share my hopes for the year that has not…
Stop the Madness
Two headlines caught my eye yesterday: “Drug overdose deaths reach all-time high” and “Effort to curb painkiller prescribing faces stiff opposition.” Does anyone else see a life threatening contradiction here?…
I Am Not Skinny
Note: This piece was shared with me by a young woman I am lucky enough to call my friend, and who has asked to remain anonymous. When I read I…
Do You Know These Medal of Freedom Recipients?
I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed with this year’s Medal of Freedom recipients. Only six of the 17 recipients were women, and a large number of recipients…
Seeing Beyond the Flaws
Most of us have learned not to choose a book based upon its cover. I have certainly learned the hard way not to choose a wine by its label. So…
Simple Human Connection
My daughter recently published a blog post about the meaning of home. In it, she contemplates all of the various places she has called home, and what home means to…
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