Monthly Archives: October 2016

“Selling Yourself”

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Abigail

“Selling Yourself” Where I come from, there was another name for women who did that, and it wasn’t “sex worker.” Although writing Confessions of a Young Philosopher sometimes felt like being crucified near an ant hill – compared to marketing, … Continue reading →

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The Unconscious

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Abigail

The Unconscious It’s Da King. Not Elvis. The Unconscious is the biggest thing around. Everything – everything you can mention – is under its iron heel. What sorts of things can you “mention”? Well, patriarchy, sexism, ageism – you know … Continue reading →

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Heroes and Patriots

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Abigail

Heroes and Patriots We’re in California now, but just before our trip I bought a paperback to read on the plane. It’s been mentioned nowhere that I know of, but I happened to notice its title online: A Voice for … Continue reading →

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“Chivalry”

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Abigail

Chivalry John Adams, who was the second president of the United States, wrote: “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” At present, the people of the … Continue reading →

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The Moral Drama of the World

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Abigail

The Moral Drama of the World It’s Erev Rosh Ha Shana (the eve of the Jewish New Year 5777) and here I am, not in synagogue tonight, because I have a column to script. Likewise tomorrow I’ll be late for … Continue reading →

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