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 →
Learning to disconnect.
My father, as a 19-year old soldier wrote this on February 3, 1945 to his Mom and Dad: “How can I write or speak of some of the horrors I have been forced to witness? I don’t know whether or not I should. Why should I depress you – – you’d only worry. But in.. read more →
No wonder I am racist.
Purging is part of my life now, as my husband and I prepare to downsize our living situation. After carrying around many, many bags and boxes of stuff from several households (3 of my own, my grandparents and inherited stuff) for all of my adult life, I am freeing my life by donating, selling, or.. read more →
