Hugging the Child Within
Biographies of celebrities are often tales of emotional abuse. In school, I despaired that I could never be a famous author because I hadn’t suffered enough. I was only partially … 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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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
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Better Than “Good Enough”
How do you feel about accepting “good enough” as a standard? If you’ve raised children, taught school, or held high expectations for yourself or others, you’ve probably already wrestled with … Continue reading
