Decluttering, after Covid lockdown
As the anniversary of the end of the Covid-19 lockdown period approaches, I am looking back at the cultural shift that I …
Look for the Helpers–or Be One!
On May first someone had a medical emergency at the Stop N Shop in Somerville, MA. Among the witnesses were two people …
Blaming the Victim: Suicide and Oppressive Law
Women Gained Options in the 1960s, 70s, 80s What are the social conditions that lead to suicide, and what changes can we …
Women’s self-defense, bystander intervention: both needed, but different
With the pandemic came an increasing number of hate crimes, particularly in relation to Asian people (and particularly women). The cluster of …
The Tyranny of Positive Thinking
The advice “Focus on the positive and you will be happy” does not do it for me. It might be well-intentioned advice, …