I invite my sisters and Mothers in every land: The Pax Materna — A permanent declaration of peace That transcends our ideological differences. Continue Reading …

It’s the Memorial Day holiday weekend, generally considered the “unofficial start” of the Summer vacation season. But let us not forget its origins. Continue Reading …

When I was a little girl, Armed Forces Day (always the third Saturday in May) was a Very Big Deal. My dad was a career officer in the U.S. Army Airborne Rangers, and since we were usually living on one post or another, this was a huge holiday. It featured lots of special events forContinue reading Read more

Once upon a time, Mother’s Day was not just another retail event. Its creation was never aimed at selling stuff like flowers and greeting cards, perfume, or jewelry.  It came from a much more urgent and universal longing. I love that this is a day set aside to honor the world’s most important people –Continue reading Read more