Much was made about President Obama’s shedding of a tear or two last week – first, during a speech on Monday, and a second time the night of the election, when thanking his campaign staff and supporters. It’s rare to see our leaders display the complex emotions that generally generate tears, but not unprecedented. In […]
Archives for 2012
Found Letter, Twice Buried, Once Loved
Found letters. Lost loves.
Purple Veggie Soup!
When your veggie soup takes a decidedly purple turn!
Perception Deception
Women, Self-Esteem, and Aging 2.0. Still too reliant on the perceptions of others?
The Undeniable Value of the Nerdy Guy
Nerdy men? Love their style! The smart woman’s best kept secret.
Election Style… Or, What Do You Wear When You Elect a Prez?
It was a dreary, rainy morning. I was in a dreary, rainy mood. On Election Day! Not good! But I was pleasantly surprised when my new voting location turned out to accommodate a long line in a large hall rather than outside in the elements. Moreover, the crowd proved calm and friendly. But given the […]
Agita
Agita in the face of the unknown.
Callow, Clueless, and Cruising Paris
Cruising Paris. Taking it all in. 20 years old… Advice to a younger self?
Will You Vote Like Your Spouse? (Politics and Partnership)
When political differences predict more than the outcome of elections.
Mean Magnetism
When looks overcome our better judgment about the bad guys…