and a brain, too, for that matter. Today’s blog contains links to just a few of the articles and interviews that affected me this week. Michelle Singletary writes for the Washington Post; I read her money column in the Sunday … Continue reading →
When I was a child, I was fascinated by my father’s World War II medals—a silver star and a purple heart encased in velvet-lined boxes. My grandmother Jennie, for whom I was named—had thrown these medals across the room when … Continue reading →
This Thursday would have been the the 87th birthday of the woman who had more influence on my growth as an artist, feminist, spiritual and sensual being than any other, and who was my dear friend for nearly 50 years. … Continue reading →
I’ll admit that one of my biggest fears is losing my mind. A friend said it might be a blessing in these times not to remember political outrages and cruelty, but I know she was only joking. Films like Still … Continue reading →
On April 15, Emma Morano, the last person documented as being born in the 1800s, died peacefully at the age of 117 in the town of Verbania, Italy. She made the Piedmont town famous after she hit 110 when her … Continue reading →