It’s a strange thing, this getting older business. The accumulation of time gives you perspective. Distance. With distance, you can sometimes see things much more clearly. Make sense of them… …
Lennon, Prince, and the accumulation of distance
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It’s time for some ‘Better Days’ for ALS patients
That Cathy Speck is a scamp. Aren’t sure if you know her? Then you don’t know her. Once you’ve met her, you’ll never forget her — she’s a one-woman circus …
Finally, I’m a real writer!
It’s my own personal “Pinocchio” moment. I’ve become a “real boy”: My name is in a real book. On the list of writers contributing to “Shades of Blue — Writers …
Finally, evidence about chemicals in fabrics
Dear Boob Blog followers and fellow breast rash sufferers, Despite the women who come streaming to this website reporting rashes from Victoria’s Secret bras, and now other brands as well, …
But first, we grieve for our Harbin heart
Right now, as we speak… by all indications, Harbin Hot Springs has been reduced to ash in the Valley Fire in Lake County. Those who don’t know what Harbin Hot …
Boob Blog: Don’t throw away those Victoria’s Secret bras — buy more!
You may remember that the last time I wrote about my rash issues that I’ve connected to Victoria’s Secret bras, I had a nice chat with some VS staff and …
Women are raped from the day they’re born
Rape is more than the uninvited penetration of a woman’s body by a man. It’s more than being overpowered, abused and shamed. It’s more than the body parts involved, it’s the …
Boob Blog: Victoria’s Secret responds to breast rash issue
Those of you who’ve been following the sad saga of rashes that appear to be triggered by Victoria’s Secret bras may be pleased to know that VS is apparently, finally, …
Fear not, my itchy sisters — ditch Victoria’s Secret and try Ambrielle bras
Not by virtue of any actual plan I set in place, this blog has unofficially become the “Boob Blog” — not as a celebration of our lovely breasts, but because …
Introducing the term ‘belly shame’ and destroying it at the same time
I googled “belly shame” recently, and what popped up? A verse from Philippians and stories about pork bellies. No one has coined the term “belly shame” yet? How can this …