Flan and Flash Fiction.
Roger’s in the Sky With Diamonds! Mad Men Season 5 Episode 6: Far Away Places
Tune in, turn on, but don’t drop out? If there was ever any question that Mad Men would bite off a piece of the Psychedelic Sixties, there’s no doubt about it now. Pass the acid tabs at an upscale dinner – hosted by none other than Timothy Leary. And who’s in attendance? At the instigation […]
What Makes You a Mother?
Maternity, adoption, motherhood… what really makes you a mother?
Fixer-Upper
Do you date a man expecting to change him? The Fixer-Upper.
Friends With Money
I happened across a quirky little film recently, Friends With Money, starring Jennifer Aniston and a talented ensemble cast. It’s the story of four friends, three of whom have money, and one who doesn’t. Aniston plays Olivia, a former teacher, a few years younger than her more established pals in their 40s. She’s a maid […]
Do You Lie About Your Age?
Lying about your age – vanity or necessity?
Territorial Claims
Are you territorial about your work space? Your kitchen? The sock drawer? Is the configuration of your environment so important that it causes a strain between you and the Hubby, you and the Girlfriend, you and the roommate? I’ve spent weeks combing through piles and files, not only to prepare taxes and financial documents necessary […]
Respect
Musings on the importance of respect. Respecting yourself and your partner.
The Gloves Are Off! Mad Men Season 5 Episode 5: Signal 30
Who hasn’t wanted to clock Pete Campbell? What a juicy episode of Mad Men Season 5 last evening! There were more than a few Laugh Out Loud moments, additional insights into the usual characters, a surprisingly soft underbelly to Don Draper (more exposed than usual), and Pete and Lane take to the ring, in a […]
Stopping the Stereotypes
First, I stumbled into the observations of Lisa at Amid Privilege. Her commentary on the depiction of smart women on television – or rather, their relative flatness as compared to their male counterparts – offers an interesting opening to a broader topic of discussion. When it comes to men, endearingly quirky characters are tolerated and […]