People have come up with brilliant ways to belittle others. It seems the more we try to protect ourselves, the more insidious our attackers become. There are… Read more “The Miss and the Mock Bow”
Category: Sensible Rants
Where’s Your Smile?
All right, ladies, shall we heave the sigh on three? One…two… Why do those words irk us so? We’re walking down the street or sitting at our… Read more “Where’s Your Smile?”
An open letter to married couples – Part 1
Dear Wives, Let’s just get to it. I don’t want your husband. I’ve met a number of wives, and we get along great until I meet your… Read more “An open letter to married couples – Part 1”
Why Don’t You Pick a Man Your Own Age?
Up until 2 years ago, I was repulsed by the idea of dating a younger man. The one-two punch of social convention and emotional need ruled out… Read more “Why Don’t You Pick a Man Your Own Age?”
Your Heart Will Go On
Reality–ain’t it grand? You live for years in what you think is the real world, and then one day it isn’t. Many people dread reality, and I… Read more “Your Heart Will Go On”
Removing Reviews Is So Not Cool
Please hold my calls–I may have to engage in an epic battle. Like many self-published authors, I have had a review pulled for one of my books.… Read more “Removing Reviews Is So Not Cool”
Cue Hero Music
‘Scuse me while I nerd out, but Superman is my favorite hero. With it raining comic book movies, I find myself ruminating on why Superman has held… Read more “Cue Hero Music”
On Damsels and Distress
Way back in our collective consciousness is the damsel in distress. The girl in peril at the hands of a villain. She is tied to the railroad… Read more “On Damsels and Distress”
‘But I worked so hard on my book.’ And?
I love the scene in ‘You’ve Got Mail’ when Tom Hanks is in Meg Ryan’s book store. After Steve Zahn’s character brings out all the features of… Read more “‘But I worked so hard on my book.’ And?”
Why We Stare
I’VE DONE IT – been out somewhere and saw an interracial couple. What goes through the minds of us who stare? ‘They should be with their own… Read more “Why We Stare”
