Originally written in… late 1999, I think? -for an anthropology class of the same name. This is an experiment to see how well (or not)…
Continue ReadingWhat is the “reason for the season”? (2 of 2)
There was also a curious song with four female singers titled “Sending You A Little Christmas.” I say curious because it was about being far…
Continue ReadingWhat is the “reason for the season”? (1 of 2)
As a child I adored the holiday season: the wonderful carol singing, the excitement and sharing and happiness that abounded all around us, the excited…
Continue ReadingThe “Women, Religion, & Society” papers (IV of IV)
Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingThe “Women, Religion, & Society” papers (III of IV)
Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingThe “Women, Religion, & Society” papers (II of IV)
Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingThe “Women, Religion, & Society” papers (I of IV)
Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingBallet: Coppélia (the Girl with the Enamel Eyes)
(Note: this post was started last month, in mid-October) Just got back from the ballet tonight — Coppélia! It was such a delight. I haven’t…
Continue ReadingA Life Worth Living: Personal examination of religious & spiritual beliefs (I of V)
Paper written Fall 2008 for the Women’s Spirituality Master’s Program class Women, Religion, & Social Change; with professors D. Grenn & M. Rigoglioso. Bibliography (with…
Continue ReadingDiasporically Inspired Books of the Old Testament: Ruth, Judith, Esther, and Daniel & Susanna
Paper originally written for a fascinating The Bible as History & Literature class, circa the late 1990’s. In the time of the Diaspora, the Jews…
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