My apartment is decorated, in part, with toys, games, and other artifacts from the 1960s, the era in which I grew up. They feel like old friends… Read more “Cooties”
Welcome, Jack White
Just before we all went home for what seems like might possibly be the rest of our lives, one of my colleagues at work rescued a young… Read more “Welcome, Jack White”
Mom’s the Word
I have accomplished lots of things in my life, and I am proud of what I’ve achieved: I wrote for The Washington Post for more than a… Read more “Mom’s the Word”
Why Are All the Good Guys Gay?
I’m not trying to be sensationalist or dramatic or oversimplistic here; this is an honest question. Why do the traits I seek in a male (heterosexual) partner… Read more “Why Are All the Good Guys Gay?”
Caloric
Thank goodness I love my little condo. I have barely ventured forth in the past 8 weeks, leaving my apartment no more than once a day, usually… Read more “Caloric”
The Naked Truth
Everything is so strange these days, nothing seems strange at all. This morning I downloaded an app that allowed me to take part in a virtual examination… Read more “The Naked Truth”
Heart in the Right Place
Lately I have made point, where possible, to carve out Saturday and Sunday as distinct from the rest of the week, to preserve and treasure them as… Read more “Heart in the Right Place”
Old Dog, New Tricks
Pretty much everyone has had to learn new skills in recent weeks; grandmas connecting to Zoom to take part in grandkids’ makeshift graduation celebrations, teachers adapting classroom… Read more “Old Dog, New Tricks”
Dancing in the Dark
I’ve been a self-conscious creature for most, really almost all, of my life. Doing anything, from eating a meal in front of other people to being not-quite-off-camera… Read more “Dancing in the Dark”
Roots
My beloved friend David, who has done my hair, counseled me through my love life’s ups and downs, and consistently made me laugh and feel loved for… Read more “Roots”
Jennifer LaRue 