Archive for April, 2008

The Reluctant Grandparent

April 9th, 2008

I am a child of the 60’s-70’s; a child of the Universe. Wherever I go – there I am. Well, in reality – sure, I have ideals. For the rest of it – I have led an unremarkable life the past 20 years working and raising children.
I was a reluctant parent: never planned on […]

A Piece of Our Time

April 4th, 2008

A Piece of Our Time
Thursday, Mar. 27, 2008 © By RICHARD LACAYO, TIME Magazine  
Just like Madonna and Michelle Pfeiffer, the peace symbol is turning 50 this year. When an icon turns that age, you can start making some judgments about whether it has what it takes to endure. Madonna? Hanging in there. Pfeiffer? We’ll see. But […]

For 50 Years This Has Been the Symbol Of Peace. Far Out.

April 4th, 2008

For 50 Years This Has Been the Symbol Of Peace. Far Out. 
© By Paul Farhi, Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 4, 2008; Page C01
The peace symbol — three simple lines within a circle — turns 50 today. It’s had a colorful and often turbulent life, which is odd considering that it’s supposed to symbolize, you know, peace. 
Unveiled at a British […]