WOW: Women's Older Wisdom

Practical Gratitude 101 

GUEST POST by MICHAEL STEINMAN That you are reading this surely means you don’t need it.  But I ask your indulgence. When interacting with children we often try to teach civility, by prompting, “What’s the magic word?”  [...]

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Trailblazing Women We Lost in 2024

I’ve chosen trailblazers in literature, music, painting, political activism and medicine.  Many communities lost their own notable women last year, whom you might want to include in your personal remembrances. Alice Munro  (1931-2024) An acclaimed Canadian short story writer who won almost every literary award including the Booker [...]

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My Picks for Summer Reads

It’s that time of the year again when I share my selections for summer reading. Seeking to combat the stress from daily life dominated by wars, global warming and economic hardships, I’ve selected books that offer an escape into worlds that will make you laugh, be deeply moved, and think in new ways. Most of my choices are short story [...]

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