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Two recent events – the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and the murder of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas – have crystallized, for me, what The Onion...
It’s been more than six months since I’ve been gainfully employed. It’s been tough, both emotionally and financially. It’s tough because I’m not the only person having this experience. While...
One of my first jobs was baby-sitting for a few hours every weekday morning. I was, I think, 13 years old. My charge was two. I was paid fifty cents...
Tomorrow will be the first Mothers Day since 1981 I’ve had no mother to call. I don’t have to worry about finding a florist who can deliver on Sunday. And,...
When I was a child, I remember a time before both Hawaii and Alaska achieved statehood. I pledged allegiance to a flag with 48 stars. I remember a time before...
As this site’s resident Jewish mother (whom you never visit nor call), I feel it is my responsibility to honor this special time of year. We’re in the middle of...
Last Monday, I attended a workshop set up by my fabulous state to kick-start my job search. Being a New Yorker, I walked in with an attitude (shocking, I know),...
Since my favorite job ended on Halloween (oooh, scary!), I’ve had five interviews. Of those, two went with other candidates, one turned out to be a volunteer position that I’ll...
Spring is about to be sprung. Even us concrete-bound New Yorkers can tell. The first sign comes from the Mr. Softee trucks. Although one has been parked at Sixth Avenue...
Do you go to the movies or watch television? If so, you may have noticed that there is a plethora of stories about transgendered people. The movie, TransAmerica, earned an...