Walking Out on Consideration
I’m an inveterate independent. I enjoy films such as FINDING YOUR FEET or THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL in which the leading lady creates a more fulfilling life for herself. … Continue reading
Un-knowing
This week as I watched film of terrorists gleefully destroying ancient art, my heart sank. How many times have people across the globe–people who thought of themselves as revolutionaries or … Continue reading
QUESTION: What is it like to have a “teen” grandchild; is it difficult or is it fun?
Gramma’s Answer: Having a teen grandchild is fun. The teenage years are times when young people start to explore and discover who they are, what’s different or the same between them and … Continue reading
You Go, Girls!
Last evening—after the elections—PBS presented a program called “Makers.” Women in politics were the focus. What I didn’t know was that the women of Congress periodically ignore party lines to … Continue reading
What’s Good about Arguing?
Let’s say you and someone who is important to you NEVER disagree. Does that mean your relationship is perfect? Probably not. No matter how much you care for one another, … Continue reading
The Goose and the Gander
Looking for balance: If it’s okay for a woman to be sexually assaulted because of what she is or is not wearing, then it’s okay if a man is robbed … Continue reading
Free Will Isn’t, Is It?
What’s free in this world? Promotional stuff? Clean water? Clean air? Maybe the fact that nothing seems to be without some kind of cost is a good thing. Reality check. … Continue reading
Cannibalism for the Dumb of Brain
Long ago, my sister had a toy robot that could walk. Walking was a big deal for toys back then, and we all watched in awe as the toy whirred … Continue reading
