Maya Angelou has long been one of my favorite writers; below are two sections from her contributions to Willa Shalit’s compilation work, titled, “Becoming Myself: Reflections on Growing Up Female.”  – On becoming a woman:   “Becoming […]
Apparently, we residents of Chicago live in the most stressful city in the US, according to a recent survey. Here is the introduction to the article about the study: “The crisis on Wall Street has New […]
I’ve discovered a new feeling; it’s the feeling of pride, joy and pure gratitude that a mother gets watching her child being deeply loved by that child’s dad. The feeling is both powerful and tender, all at once. It’s a feeling with touches […]