Linda Donovan, 58, was living alone in a subsidized, senior citizen housing apartment complex, called Walnut Hill, in West Haverstraw, New York, when she was arrested. The complex was constructed in 1974 and is only available to low-income citizens over the age of 55. In order to qualify for residency in this complex, Ms. Donovan had to … Continue reading
For anyone who is familiar with my blog, the answer is an obvious, yes. I have always been of the opinion that family obligations, especially for women, are of paramount importance. And, I have always believed that those obligations should, most certainly, trump the feminist ideal of “career first”, especially for mothers with minor children. … Continue reading
“It’s so important to keep a marriage alive with small treats and doing little things for each other. Just remembering to say nice things and to have listening time is vital. That ghastly phrase ‘quality time’ means taking three minutes to sit down and be still with someone rather than yelling over your shoulder as … Continue reading
“Whenever you’re faced with an explanation of what’s going on in Washington, the choice between incompetence and conspiracy, always choose incompetence.” Please read my related post – Touchy-Feely Training Vol. #3 Essay 12
Please read my related post, The Trouble with Women Vol. #3 Essay 11
A Toddler’s Rules of Possession 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 4. It I can take it from you, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in any way. … Continue reading
“Students rarely disappoint teachers, who assure them in advance, that they are doomed to failure.” Please read my related post, The Sacred Cow We Call “School” Vol. #3 Essay 10
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.”
“When you’re young, you don’t think very far ahead. You just think in terms of the next day, the next week, the next competition. You don’t think about injuries that could threaten your long-term health.” If the incredibly talented Miss Witt questions the value of the long-term, and detrimental, outcomes of “playing” sports, the parents of … Continue reading
“Eventually, competition and adventure wane, and I entered my ibuprofen phase. Tweaky hamstrings and achy knees restrict mileage, but I continue running for health, sanity and the ritual of a Sunday rail run with like-minded buddies. We discuss the nagging injuries that bedevil us, and remember the good old days when we were kings.” If … Continue reading
It's the Women, Not the Men! 