A fetus is human from conception. Personhood is another matter. Enslaved Blacks were considered “human” but not “persons” according to 18th-century law.
The mere prospect of being a mother terrifies some women, for many reasons. But things happen.
The response to my Mother’s Day post (“Mama Said”) inviting you to share what your mama said was overwhelming. Apparently, many of us were blessed with wise mothers.
Mama said, you can’t hurry love, No, you just have to wait. Love don’t come easy It’s a game of […]
Enough of Putin and COVID and Disney(gay)world. THE WORLD IS TOO MUCH WITH US.
A reader contacted me after last Sunday’s post: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? Were you violently attacked?
How do you celebrate Easter in a war zone? What Easter hymns do you sing in a bomb shelter? What prayers do you offer over a mass grave?
Today Christians will march on the Pentagon, flashing water pistols, waving sunflowers, hoisting images of Thich Nhat Hanh.
I’ve put mushrooms on my salads. Now they’re on my mind.
If you need a bit of a digression from all the sobering news these days, here you go.
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INTERVIEW WITH A CICADA
I met a Brood X cicada who spoke English. She agreed to an interview with The Devil’s Gift.
ODE TO THE BIKE
An old friend wanted to go on a bike ride during my blog writing hours. Friend or not, I mustn't give in to temptation or my work will suffer.
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
The moon eclipsed the sun on Monday. I'll get to that. But first let's take my puppy for a walk.
WHAT WILL STOP PUTIN?
I lean Quaker, but I’m not comfortable with absolute pacifism.