Oct 6, 20182 minSafetyLindsey Graham Doubts New Kavanaugh Accuser: “Why Would You Go To Parties With Gang Rape?” – MSNBC They both knew there were wolves in...
Jul 1, 20183 minIn the midst of chaos….I really hit the wall last week. I’ve struggled, as most people I know have, with the fallout from the last election. Each day seems to...
Dec 6, 20162 minDo not lose heart. We were made for these times.I’ll be honest. I expected it to be something of a “victory lap.” A symbolic display of fireworks in celebration of a war that was long...
Oct 18, 20163 minA Brief History of Sexual AssaultI share these recollections, not because they are extraordinary – but because they are commonplace. They are tame compared to many of my...
Mar 8, 20162 minLands End & Gloria Steinem: So What’s the Big Deal?If you haven’t been following the story, clothing retailer Lands End, under the leadership of a new CEO (late of Dolce & Gabbana) decided...
Apr 4, 20153 minOn Pizza, and Refusal of ServicesI’ll admit, I’ve been captivated by the spectacular firestorm that is Indiana this week. I’m endlessly amazed at how religious belief can...
Feb 21, 20152 minLove (and Marriage) in the time of FacebookLast week, some friends of mine got married out of state. I didn’t attend the wedding so I made a point of checking my Facebook feed...
Jun 4, 20134 minThank you, Michele!Dear Michele Bachmann, I heard the news Wednesday that you had, “after a great deal of thought and deliberation” and “not in any way...
May 19, 20131 minWhy do married people get all the best stuff?I read this article recently and it makes a really interesting point. As a society, we’re not only discriminating against those who love...
Apr 3, 20131 minHearts & Minds…American Atheists circulated a letter today, calling for careful examination of the way we communicate – particularly online. I’m aware...
Apr 1, 20131 minSymbols of hope... or oppression?A friend of mine raised the issue today of the “World Trade Center Cross”, a pair of crossbeams which approximate the proportions of the...
Mar 25, 20131 minThey have a WHAT?!?!Readers of my blog, and those who know me personally are aware that I am wary of any religious participation in the public square – I...
Mar 12, 20131 minLike My Website!I’ve been toiling for months to make my website better! I’ve got a photo gallery and lots of other cool upgrades! Check it out and tell...
Nov 6, 20113 minHappy Birthday to Me!Tuesday is my birthday. I have always LOVED my birthday. As a kid in a family with a lot of summer birthdays, I sat at many a pool party...
Aug 21, 20113 minJesus, Take the Wheel*As most of my friends and readers know, I hold a strong belief that there simply is no "god". For me, such a belief is too improbable to...
Jun 27, 20114 minMy Own Personal JesusI am an Atheist. I don’t believe in any supernatural deity. I don’t believe in a god, and I don’t believe in Jesus, the...
Jun 7, 20113 minDefining Marriage By Making BabiesIn my home state, New York, it looks as though Marriage Equality will be coming up for a vote very soon. I’ve been becoming more and more...
May 5, 20115 minHistory . . . all of itHave you ever been watching television when you are joined midway by someone who hasn’t seen the whole first part of what you’re...
Apr 19, 20112 minOn People of FaithTwo weeks ago, I posted a link to my new website on my Facebook page. I was expecting some feedback on the template I’d chosen and the...
Apr 5, 20114 minThe Dreaded Question . . .I’m really excited about my new website and this blog – my very first. I’m a woman of strong opinions – and I love personal stories – so...