Years ago at a women’s conference, Carolyn Heilbrun, an author, feminist, and mentor to many, told the audience that it was her sixtieth birthday, and that she was celebrating. “I no longer have to hold in my stomach,” she … Continued
Here’s some whining: Customers seem much more interested these days in selling their old treasures than in buying new ones. I prefer old things. Old things, especially those that are made by hand, carry so much magic with them. … Continued
I love Christmas and especially the weeks leading up to it, as I have said before. At this time of year most people are holding their loved ones in their thoughts and planning to do something wonderful for … Continued
Today is a red-letter day for me. I always felt a stab of jealousy when I saw people in coffee shops working on their computers. I have always been too busy or too preoccupied to settle into a seat … Continued