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- Jul 1, 2018
- 3 min
In 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 5, 2016
- 2 min
Do 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 17, 2016
- 3 min
A Brief History of Sexual Assault
I share these recollections, not because they are extraordinary – but because they are commonplace. They are tame compared to many of my...
- Mar 7, 2016
- 2 min
Lands 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, 2015
- 3 min
On Pizza, and Refusal of Services
I’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, 2015
- 2 min
Love (and Marriage) in the time of Facebook
Last 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 3, 2013
- 4 min
Thank 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, 2013
- 1 min
Why 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 2, 2013
- 1 min
Hearts & Minds…
American Atheists circulated a letter today, calling for careful examination of the way we communicate – particularly online. I’m aware...
- Apr 1, 2013
- 1 min
Symbols 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, 2013
- 1 min
They 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, 2013
- 1 min
Like 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, 2011
- 3 min
Happy 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, 2011
- 3 min
Jesus, 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 26, 2011
- 4 min
My Own Personal Jesus
I 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, 2011
- 3 min
Defining Marriage By Making Babies
In 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, 2011
- 5 min
History . . . all of it
Have 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 18, 2011
- 2 min
On People of Faith
Two 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 4, 2011
- 4 min
The 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...