We know we are different. How do we like those differences?
Archives for 2011
Hard Lessons
The shore line is jagged and the water level lower than I expect. The boat, with no visible damage to my untrained eye, is now docked nearby. The kids are quieter than normal, all six of them, piping up with an occasional joke, but their voices and body language, clearly subdued. The lake is very […]
Battle of the Sexes
Yes, I’m old enough to recall watching the televised match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, back in 1973. Touted as “The Battle of the Sexes” and seemingly a symbol of Woman-Beating-Back-Male-Braggadocio, Billie Jean, then 29, crushed Bobby in three straight sets. He was 55. Looking back, the theatrical aspects and the terminology tossed […]
Life Alone or Life Coupled?
So what’s your preference? Find the woman of your dreams? The man of your dreams? Are you anticipating a rosy romance leading to traditional marriage? Or have you been there, done that – and now prefer your life on your own? Recently on the Huffington Post, I mused on the state of affairs relative to […]
Mothering vs Making Love
It’s been nearly a month since I read the article on Motherlode pitting parenting against passion. Allow me to clarify. Lisa Belkin was following up on “Fear of Flying” author Erica Jong’s recent ruminations on women and sex. Or lack of sex. Among younger women, younger mothers in particular, Ms. Jong notes an apparent lessened […]
Rabbit’s Foot
Thoughts on lucky charms and their powers to reassure.
The Beauty of Boredom
Boredom… Not necessarily bad, and quite possibly healthy.
Seven Links With Sundry Stories
Sundry stories… picks for sharing.
I Love Lucy… Who Do You Love?
What fiery redhead do we all know and love? 100 years ago today, Lucille Desirée Ball was born in Jamestown, New York. Nominated 13 times for an Emmy – and snagging 4 wins – Lucy offered up her antics “live” in our living rooms in the 50s and 60s, and for decades after, in syndication. […]
To The Manor Born? Child Support, Money Magic
This was too juicy to pass up. Apparently 46-year old supermodel Linda Evangelista is asking for $46,000/month in child support from the father of her 4-year old son. Who is dear old dad? None other than François-Henri Pinault, the current (billionaire) French hubby of the ravishing Salma Hayek, with whom he also has a 4-year […]