One of my absolute favorite things to do is read. I'll read almost anything, although I tend to prefer fiction, don't generally like science fiction (love Robert Heinlein, though), and never read romance. I read like a starving person eats, my eyes flying over the pages, devouring the words, tone, characters, and story. I love books. I love words. I love stories. Read More...

According to the calendar – it’s Spring! Unfortunately, I’m still hiding under three layers of clothes, sipping hot tea and fervently hoping the woodpile holds out. I am SO ready for Spring! Balmy days, birds, blossoms and breezes! Read More...

It’s not the destination; it’s the journey, right? While traveling in Argentina we decided to rent a car for a few days. Our destination was Mendoza, which was about a 6-hour drive from Cordoba, which was where we were departing from. Read More...

I am old. At least by Internet standards. Well, I did get my AARP card the other day, but that is another stream of consciousness to share with you at another time. Read More...

Something that has been on my mind for a very long time is the question of why it is that despite tremendous strides in women's rights and opportunities, women often continue to have lower self esteem than men, continue to tend to pursue lower-paying jobs involving less risk, feel anxiety about appearance, back off from conflict and extreme competition, and worry ourselves to death over not doing things as well as we should. Read More...

Donna Reed, Carol Brady, June Cleaver and my mother had something in common – immaculate homes. And then there’s me. Read More...

It’s hard work, being a womyn today. We have so much to juggle, to plan for, to achieve. Read More...

Our annual pilgrimage to Toy Fair in New York City is now done. We came home a full day early brimming with knowledge of the new toys, the new waves, the new ideas coming down the proverbial pike that are guaranteed to keep our youngsters educated, entertained and enthusiastic. Read More...

A few years ago as my daughter went screaming into the adolescent years, with it’s dramas and tears, I adopted the mantra ”everyday is a new day”. It has proved invaluable as a sanity saver and a reality grounding meditation. Read More...