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The Thoroughly Modern Ruthie

My grandma, Ruth Harris, was born in 1903. She used to tell a story that happened in the 1920s, as follows:  It was the custom for unmarried young ladies to have long hair, which was always worn down. After marriage,…

Here’s to Your Good Health

I have always said that people cannot fully appreciate their good health until they experience illness or injury. The difficulties may be a simple one like a cold or sinus infection or an acute, chronic or even life-threatening physical challenge.…

I Want to Run Like a Girl, Too

I have had women on my mind lately. (But not in the way you may think.) And rightly so, because women seem to be having a (well-deserved) moment as the expression goes, as well they should …  Global Citizen is…