I lit candles tonight for the first night of Hanukkah — with my Irish Catholic husband standing nearby. He proudly mentioned the “shamash”, the guardian candle that lights all the others. “I’ve been doing research,” he said; and I took that as a gift. My aunt, J., in California, who […]
My Friends are Dying of Heart Attacks
A 50th birthday celebration and reunion is marred by multiple deaths I’m headed out to Maui to celebrate my brother’s 50th birthday. One of our oldest friends—a 53-year-old named Dan who was my roommate in graduate school—was scheduled to be on my flight, but he isn’t because he died of […]
Why Mainstream Bachelorette Parties are Toxic
Mainstream bachelor and bachelorette parties are disgusting and contradictory to the values of a healthy marriage. By this point, we’ve probably all heard a horror story of someone who took it one, two, or ten steps too far at a bachelor or bachelorette party. Although both parties share overlapping themes […]
Dr. Naomi Wolf and Freedom Fighter Luminaries JOIN TOGETHER for Monumental Book Release
Dr. Naomi Wolf celebrates the release of her new book, The Bodies of Others alongside fellow freedom fighter luminaries in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring speakers including Dr. Wolf herself, Dr. Paul Alexander, Amy Kelly, Dr. Chris Flowers, Brook Jackson, Dr. Harvey Risch, Sophy Medina, Kevin Jenkins, and Jeffrey Tucker. Watch […]