Can a Society Come Clean?
Change sometimes comes quietly on little mouse feet, creeping in almost before anyone is aware. A change in attitudes doesn’t work like that. It comes in a tsunami or not … Continue reading
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Female Dogs Break Free
Last week when I was writing about the film THE SHAPE OF WATER, I realized women are often treated as creatures—the concept haunts me. When did men look at the … Continue reading
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When Women Accept a Back Seat as Their Due
“If you are lonely, then you will know/when someone needs you, you love them so…” (“As Long as He Needs Me” by Lionel Bart). In the musical OLIVER! the barmaid … Continue reading
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The “Little Woman” Speaks Out
I feel a thrill when I see women marching together to declare their unity and strength. Women and strength—in the same sentence. I don’t know if I can adequately explain … Continue reading
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A Little Respect
Whenever I use the word respect, I hear Aretha Franklin singing: “All I’m askin’ is for a little respect…” Because I’ve been drawn to performance of one kind or another … Continue reading
