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Is There Still Any “Woman Question”?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Abigail

In recent years, Jerry has been urging me to write something about women. This because, in his observation, I genuinely like – even love – women! He thinks this a credential for writing on the topic, since a lot of … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Women

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Abigail

tell me if the lovers are losers … tell me if any get more than the lovers … in the dust … in the cool tombs. Carl Sandburg, Cool Tombs Recently a dear friend lost her beloved husband to leukemia. … Continue reading →

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A Misremembered Woman

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Abigail

A Misremembered Woman I found a book to read for the flight from Philadelphia to Ontario, California, this past week. It was about a woman named Sabina Spielrein. I’d never heard of her, but she’s an important figure in the … Continue reading →

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