To everything there is a season. . . .
Every month, in all the months of my 20s, 30s and early 40s, I wanted a baby. I would dream of being pregnant, despite any logic or possibility. I could never imagine not wanting a baby because that desire consistently bubbled up out of some inner place. One day, however, when I was in 43, I.. read more →
Hanging Up My Skates
4 years ago, wanting to be sure it was good for me to continue skating, I went to a sports medicine doctor who x-rayed my knees, said that there were some arthritic changes, along with good space between my femur and tibia, and recommended that I stop jumping. I immediately followed his advice and gave.. read more →
A difference between men and women?
He and I went to our Sunday morning yoga class, located in a gym in a small mall that also contains stores and a Walgreen’s drugstore. The drugstore called a few days ago, to say that his prescription was ready. After leaving yoga, as we were right next to the drugstore, I suggested that he.. read more →
Thank you, Dr. Lamaze.
Thank you, Dr. Lamaze Marjorie Karmel Pinter and Martin, 1959 English; paperback; 162 pages Orders: search for the title; can be found at recycled book sites. I bought it from Amazon for $ (US) 1.50 + s & h The history of birthing practices and breastfeeding in the US has been influenced by the.. read more →
The death of courtesy.
I was waiting at the intersection for the light to change, and watching the traffic move through the light. A man in a BMW convertible let fly with a string of profanities, aimed at the driver in front of him, a woman who stopped, shocked, stuck her head out the window, and asked, “What?” I.. read more →
