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Moving Right Along

Cheryl Kravitz, Power of Positive  — In 1984 I was a sweet young thing whose only foray into a planned exercise program was years (and I do mean years) earlier in high school. I remember quite vividly wearing what was fondly called a “gym suit” .. a blue monstrosity that can only be described as a  Read more »

She Loves You, And You Know That Can’t Be Bad

Last weekend my husband celebrated his 64th birthday. We spent the day at the Abbey Road on the River Beatles Tribute festival. It was fitting for all kinds of reasons. Over a year ago he slogged through boxes of used records and tapes at a neighborhood sale and bought me a video of the 1964  Read more »

From Marquette Park to the King Memorial

Coming of age in the 1960s I was aware of the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement. The neighborhood where I grew up was segregated. I would read about stirrings of unrest on campuses across the country and was dismayed when boys in one of my high school classes made the front pages for stoning  Read more »

Telltale Signs That Your Relationship is Abusive

You and I might meet one day and I could appear familiar to you. I probably remind you of someone you know – a woman you’ve seen at work, in your neighborhood or even at family gatherings. I look recognizable because you come across women like me all the time. These days I am doing  Read more »