Today marks the centennial celebration ofInternational Women’s Day. Women–I think of the wonderful and terrible things that are associated with being a woman. I think of all that we want to do, for ourselves, for our families and friends and communities, for the world. I am fortunate to have so many amazing women in my [...]

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Lucky lucky us. My cup runneth over, and all that. Truly. There is nothing I really want, nothing missing. I–we–have everything we need–shelter, safety, good health (and good insurance if we need it), education, freedom. This gift guide, compiled by my hero Nicholas Kristof, spans an array of humanitarian organizations that serve people who really [...]

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I loved this, from Sunday’s NYTimes. Back to school…. What do you remember about The First Day of School? I remember pondering my outfit–wanting to wear something new, something my mom bought when we went Back to School shopping, some particular shirt that would make the year go the way I wanted it to. (Turns [...]

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