After a string of stinging legislative failures, President Trump and the herd of cats called the Congressional Republicans are trying to run tax reform up the flag pole. To say that there is much at stake is to wildly understate… Continue Reading
When my husband, Rich, died I went through a period of time that I think of as “the void.” I was vacant and weird. Going out in public was avoided as much as possible for several reasons. The biggest one… Continue Reading
One could never say that the world of employee benefits and insurance is dull. Not only must brokers be informed about the different products and insurance company underwriting rules, it’s critical that we stay on top of all the regulators… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the Emma Stone/Steve Carrel lead film Battle of the Sexes! This film follows the true story of the tennis match between pro tennis player and feminist Billie Jean King and notorious showman… Continue Reading
Having retired (she thought) from the restaurant review business, Femme de Joie pretty much quit reading Yelp and so was unaware until very recently that the old El Rinconcito on Eureka Way isn’t El Rinconcito any more, though it’s still… Continue Reading
I wrote this Wednesday evening in a room filled with boxes. I sat in a chair in front of a TV tray that held my laptop beneath a ceiling fan that whirred on high speed. That breeze was appreciated earlier… Continue Reading
It’s been a month since President Donald Trump traveled to the heart of the deep south and before a raucous rally of mostly white Republican supporters, called on NFL owners to fire any “son-of-a-bitch” who dares bend the knee during… Continue Reading
The local fish-wrap recently ran an article about a bill signed into law by Governor Brown that provides Californians the option of choosing “non-binary” gender identity when filling out state forms—a third option to accompany “female” and “male.” The story… Continue Reading
It hangs in a place of honor right over my computer desk, and I admire it every time I pass it. It is a painting done in watercolor and ink, in lovely light browns, grays and black. It depicts three… Continue Reading
Me too. But I’m not telling you anything you didn’t already know if you’re a regular reader of this column. You already know about a handful of experiences I’ve had, starting at the age of 8, where men took advantage… Continue Reading
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