Monthly Archives: January 2016

Read: A Man Called Ove

Posted on January 27, 2016 by lisakwinkler

I’m a frequent library patron, and often spend time browsing the stacks of new titles, both fiction and non-fiction. I borrow a diverse range of books, taking comfort that as an adult; I can abandon a book if it’s not … Continue reading →

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Baby Carrots? Not for Me!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Ever wonder about baby carrots? Big carrots don’t give birth to them. Nor do they grow that way. They owe their existence to a manufacturing midwife, and account for nearly 70% of US carrot sales. Many believe they’re perfect for … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at the Opera… in HD

Posted on January 17, 2016 by lisakwinkler

When my mother drove my siblings and me to our various lessons and appointments after school, she’d have the car radio tuned to the classical station. (There was only one.) Often, we’d listen to opera, and she would sing along. … Continue reading →

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Dear Dorian…

Posted on January 15, 2016 by lisakwinkler

From my friend Dawn’s blog: Let’s join in making Dorian famous. Source: Dear Dorian…

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On the Road with Gloria

Posted on January 14, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Travel, says Gloria Steinem  in her memoir, My Life on the Road, is messy. You never know what can happen and more importantly, who you’ll meet. For Steinem, nearly 82, travel has been part of her entire life, beginning in childhood … Continue reading →

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Taxing Tampons: A Call to Feminists?

Posted on January 7, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Originally posted on cyclingrandma:
Maybe the next wave of feminists will be found fighting taxes on tampons. Young women today have grown up with many of the major battles of the movement won by their fore-sisters. Title IX, access to…

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Taxing Tampons: A Call to Feminists?

Posted on January 7, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Maybe the next wave of feminists will be found fighting taxes on tampons. Young women today have grown up with many of the major battles of the movement won by their fore-sisters. Title IX, access to birth control and abortion, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!

Posted on January 2, 2016 by lisakwinkler

The last couple weeks of the year have been filled with fun and blessings, highlighted mostly by the arrival of grandchild #7, born 12/24. I was away when she arrived.  We spent a week cycling and hiking in Guadeloupe. Rain … Continue reading →

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