Happy 2019 to all. 2018 was a rough one for me, so I feel kind of shell shocked as I face a new year. Sometimes all you can do is put one foot in front of the other, and that's what I will do for now. To cheer myself up, I'll tell you about seeing... Continue Reading →
Gloria Steinem’s Life on the Road
I decided that I should read some of Gloria Steinem's work after seeing her speak at the Massachusetts Conference for Women in December. I virtually knew nothing about her except for the fact that she is a feminist and an amazing human being, so I really enjoyed reading My Life on the Road. The book... Continue Reading →
Bill Murray and Classical Music?
Yes, Bill Murray and classical music. I attended a unique concert that paired Bill Murray orating and singing American classics with three musicians performing classical and musical theater hits. I was intrigued and slightly skeptical going in and satisfied and elated going out. The crew is touring for an album they released called New Worlds.... Continue Reading →
Gloria and Dan
I saw two 20th-century icons speak recently: Gloria Steinem and Dan Rather. Gloria was a keynote speaker at the opening night of the Massachusetts Conference for Women. I hadn't attended the conference before, so the opening night was a good overview of the event. The exhibit hall was impressive: areas for career resources, nonprofits, female... Continue Reading →
Learning About Armenia
I walked into the Armenian Museum of America not knowing a thing about Armenia, except that its people suffered a genocide (but I had no idea when). At first glance, it looked like a small museum...but I spent almost two hours there. There were many beautiful artifacts and artworks: ... Continue Reading →