The Best of the Breast
A proposed terminology change in the U.K. has stirred up conversation in the U.S. Should all parents be included in the art of feeding babies?
Liberation
As long as Americans question Black History, our observations will need to remain. I ask America: when will Black History be history?
“Can We Build a Safe House?”
Home on a Saturday in America . . .
Still thinking about the metaphorical relationships between all the different sets of Americans, all the slots we fall into–and how relationships between humans work. That, and I was just reminded this morning what an underrated artist Jesca Hoop is. I mean, come on, just look at how Guy Garvey looks at her.
In My Left Hand
The power balance of the U.S. federal government has tilted to the left. What should liberals do if they want to keep voters on board? And what should the right expect? Maude shares some suggestions.
Flashback: On Guns and Abortion
Last fall, I wrote on two topics that had been running a parallel discourse in my mind for a long while, and finally got my thoughts straight on their unexpected interrelatedness. Since then, it’s been my most read feature post, and it’s also been updated to include one woman’s special true story.
Going Ever Forward
Magic. If we have any hesitancy, or doubt, lose confidence in how to press on, if we need just a breath of hope or encouragement to keep going, we can come back here, to this moment, and treasure it. The first Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, and “The Hill We Climb”
Side
It’s Saturday. Just for fun, here’s a theory to entertain.
MLK in Black and White
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a nation. But we seem to have different interpretations on what he stood for, that are especially apparent in January 2021. Maybe we’re coming to an understanding.
I Can See Clearly Now
It’s January 1, 2021, and I do believe things are getting better. At least Johnny Nash would tell you to think so. Enjoy your day, because it’s really the only one you’ve got.
I Love You Already
Come in. Take off your coat. Warm your feet. Have a cup of tea, and stay a while. We’re so glad you’re here.