Reclaiming Elder Wisdom

Reclaiming Elder Wisdom

When I officially “retired” from my law career at age 68, I was desperate to find a term other than “retired law professor” to describe my new identity. After all, I wasn’t planning to sit around eating bonbons and watching Netflix all day. I had new adventures to...
Self-love is a radical act…

Self-love is a radical act…

Did you know that quotes about “self-love” are one of the biggest search terms on Google? Why do you suppose so many people are searching for inspiration to love themselves? I have a theory. In a culture where children (especially girls) are encouraged to...
Putting leaves back on the tree?

Putting leaves back on the tree?

Recently I saw a sweet Tik Tok video of a toddler crying over falling leaves. Through her tears, she wailed “I won’t get to meet them. I promised I would meet them all, and now they are falling down and dying, and I can’t stop it. It’s all my fault.” Upon reflection,...
Cultural Icons as Honorary Ancestors

Cultural Icons as Honorary Ancestors

Our childhood heroines–cultural icons like Wonder Woman, Cher, and Charlie’s Angels, deserve a place in our memory as honorary ancestors. Like most young people, I idolized many of the “stars” who dominated TV and movies when I was growing up....