Maya Bernstein
I was a Russian Language and Literature Major in college. When I look back at the arc of my life, it makes sense, but at the time, it felt random,… Read more »
When I Grow Up
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Gaza
Mel Weiss
If there’s one thing Americans can now do, a particular skill that the vast majority of this large nation has learned, it’s that it is possible to hate a war… Read more »
The View From Under The Bus
Mel Weiss
Let me start by saying happy Hanukkah, everyone, and I hope whatever other holidays you celebrate are also full of joy and peace. While we turn off the world for… Read more »
What You Won't See
Mel Weiss
I was really touched by Anna’s most recent post on missing women, and also stumped about the theme of my post this week. So here is your shamelessly-ripped-off roundup on… Read more »
Missing
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While in China this summer, I read as much as I could about the country’s “orphan problem.” I particularly loved The Lost Daughters of China, written by Karin Evans, an… Read more »
You're Invited to View My Photos!!!
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I’m invited to view your photos!!! But maybe, just maybe, I couldn’t care less? Your swaddled new infant, in pink cap or blue cap In mom’s arms, then dad’s arms,… Read more »
Madame Secretary!
Mel Weiss
Google’s newish ‘suggested search’ function can be irritating, but it also gives you a feel for what’s on the mind of The Public. Like when you search “Hillary Clinton secretary… Read more »
Entry #6: On Gratitude
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Needless to say, it’s been a long time since I’ve written. The fall months have swirled up and overhead, dried leaves rushing away from me, ungraspable. These months have been… Read more »
Marital Blues
Mel Weiss
The whole “same-sex marriage” thing has been on my mind a lot since the election, mostly because that’s where we lost. The succor of those magic words, “President-elect Obama,” has… Read more »
Election
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Last Tuesday, as I flipped between channels, I was endlessly enthused by the number of people over 65 giving live interviews on television, and the number of people of all… Read more »
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