In the past week, I've checked off four birthday list items. I was an overnight guest at a monastery; I tried foot reflexology; I finished the book Appointment in Samarra; I bought my first left-handed knife. My monastery experience will be a separate post, coming soon. I think my foot reflexology experience was really... Continue Reading →
Women Rule
Tomorrow is International Women's Day. If you're a woman, celebrate. If you're a man, recognize all of the powerful, fearless, caring, and creative women in your life! This year's event focuses on ending violence against women. Take a look at these appalling statistics on the UN website. On a happy note, in time for... Continue Reading →
Believing in People
I attended an award ceremony at Harvard the other night. Eddie Izzard was receiving a "lifetime achievement award in cultural humanism." I hadn't heard the term humanism before, but it turns out I'm a humanist! I've heard the terms atheist and agnostic...I have loosely considered myself agnostic. In my online dating profile, I say... Continue Reading →
Genie Breakthrough
At work this morning, I overheard three men, on separate occasions, being asked if they watched the Super Bowl. As each one replied "No," I thought to myself, "These are my people." A place in which men don't even watch sports! So, I had a genie breakthrough yesterday. I am still feeling the aftereffects... Continue Reading →
Thanks, Phil
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. THANK YOU! I'm giving a shoutout to my mom, as this is one of her favorite holidays. She's been to Punxsutawney, PA, a few times, so has acquired a plethora of Phil merchandise. Pins, hats, magnets, you... Continue Reading →
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