The Women’s National Book Association — a fun organization for writers — published a very nice interview with me. Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
Going Mobile Friendly — A Jazzy New Look Is Under Construction
We’re rebuilding this website to be mobile friendly — expect lots of messy heavy lifting for the next few weeks. Read more.
Matthias Church — Budapest’s Splashy, Gorgeous, Over-the-Top Church of Kings
The spectacular painted interiors of Budapest’s beloved Matthias Church make it a must-see for lovers of folk art and art nouveau. Read more.
No to Bride Barbie — Yes to a Real-Life Wedding
My 7-year-old wanted nothing to do with her Bride Barbie doll. But twenty-five years later, she’s ready to be a bride for real. Read more.
A Lost Child in Wartime Detroit — A Headscarf Story
I couldn’t see the point of my mother’s skimpy yellow babushka — until the day I found myself a lost child in a cavernous Detroit department store. Read more.
Regulations: Will Trump’s Slash and Trash Deregulation Put Americans at Risk?
Do we really want to dispense with government regulations that prevent disasters — like the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that killed 36? Read more.