I have marriage on my mind this week. Or more specifically – what makes it work, what causes it to crumble, and what increases the likelihood that any committed relationship will thrive. I have the nature of obligation on my mind as well: what we owe ourselves when it comes to who we are and […]
Archives for October 2011
Work of Art Season 2 Episode 2: From Tumbling to Stumbling?
I seem to recall that last season’s second episode on Work of Art involved creating something out of a trash heap. Were this year’s participants channeling their predecessors? Treated to a performance of urban tumblers (Parkour) – skipping and flipping – the artists were charged with a Movement challenge, which they seem to have taken […]
The FAT Issue
In 1978, a book hit the market that continues to be discussed from time to time, and I wish we were discussing it more often. “Fat Is a Feminist Issue” was written by Susie Orbach, and it’s still relevant today. Possibly, more than ever. My mother was obese, which is defined as 20% over normal […]
Missing the Marital Mark
Success, failure, and musing on marriage.
Do You Like Sex?
The importance and frequency of sex. To each his (and her) own.
Trusting What You Hear
Do you trust what you hear from your loved ones?
The More You Do, The More You CAN Do
Productivity breeds… MORE productivity?
Little Women
Women and power. Women and style. Women and shoes.
It Bears Repeating: Say Yes, And Keep Saying Yes
Dating dilemmas, dating solutions.
Work of Art Season 2 Premiere (Yawn)
I’ll just say it. Sheepishly. I was looking forward to the Season 2 opener of Work of Art (The Next Great Artist). Though I was hoping the producers would trash the last part of the show’s name (I mean – really?), nonetheless, I enjoyed last season and the dialog on contemporary art that went along […]