An Open Letter to Tufts Magazine
Dear Tufts Magazine, “The New Girl Order,” an article by Kay Hymowitz in your Fall 2011 issue, is a misinformed…
Gendering our bodies: Crossed Legs, Makeup, and other Good Girl Poses
“When I talk about embodiment,” she said, “I ask everyone to raise their hands if they are crossing their legs….
In Support of Effective Government
I am not protesting against the government. I am protesting in support of the government. I am in support of…
Why write about weddings?
I was quite surprised that nobody asked me how writing about wedding planning fit into the broader mission of this…
The Detriment of Internalized Femininity
Planning that wedding woke me up. In addition to the wonderful sense of joy and community (and there was so…
Our Ketubah Text
A Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. Considered a legal document, it is signed by the couple and two witnesses…
To my support network
I wrote this piece to share with several wedding guests who came to spend time with me in the hour…
Why I will wear white
I originally imagined that I would wear blue jeans and a pink tank-top for our wedding. It’s my favorite outfit!…
The beginning of the rest of our lives
Another guest post from my partner. Check out his writing on secular spirituality at his blog, The Empty Throne. My…
How not to start a fight, even when you really, really want to…
In the last week before our wedding, there are still several loose ends. Several decisions that still need to be…