My Blog: Occasional musings on weddings, separation of church and state,

social justice and whatever else is on my mind

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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...