‘The right wingers don’t own the American flag flag,’ I said as my husband hung the Stars and Stripes from our garage. ‘It’s my flag too.’ Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
More Construction Is Under Way — We’re Giving My Website a New Look
My website will be down from time to time over the next few day. It’s under construction. We’re making it mobile friendly for easier viewing. Read more.
For One Night I Was Important Again. Thank You Armistead Maupin
At a party for “The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin” I discovered I was important enough to score quality time with the likes of Jonathan Groff. Read more.
A Mother Who Died With Her Daughters at Auschwitz — Ernie Hollander’s Story
Ernie Hollander’s mother died at Auschwitz, but she was not defeated by her tormentors. Her story lives on. Read more.
A Dream About Wrestling With — Uh, Who Was That Anyway?
I had a dream about wrestling the other night. Was it a message from my deep psyche — or the heights of heaven? Read more.
When It Comes to Beauty, I Get Grabby. Here’s Why
Beauty. When I encounter something as beautiful as my daughter’s wedding day I can’t just sit and be with it. I get greedy and grasping. Read more.