And I asked myself, frightened and rapt, who was she who rose before me like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, radiant as the sun. Then the creature came still closer to me, throwing into a corner the dark package she had ‘til then held pressed to her body, and she raised her hand to […] Read more

And I asked myself, frightened and rapt, who was she who rose before me like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, radiant as the sun. Then the creature came still closer to me, throwing into a corner the dark package she had ‘til then held pressed to her body; and she raised her hand to […] Read more

She wants to know my future plans, what I want to study, what my parents do, and my thoughts on Manhattan private schools. With indifference, I answer while slightly turning my head and listening like Snow White to her animals. She shoots for a Diane Sawyer pose while accusing me of stealing her jewelry, husband, […] Read more

…She wants to know what I study, what I plan to do in the future, what I think of private schools in Manhattan, what my parents do. I answer with as much filigree and insouciance as I can muster, trying to slightly cock my head like Snow White listening to the animals. She, in turn, […] Read more

If you look at Jessica, there are no visible bruises or broken bones. She seems the picture of the perfect child. But if you look closely, you can see how rejection, fear, and constant humiliation have left scars that have tragically affected her childhood. Remember, you don’t have to lift a hand to hurt your […] Read more

If you look at Jessica, there are no visible bruises … no broken bones … she seems the picture of the perfect child. But if you look closely, you can see how rejection, fear, and constant humiliation have left scars that have tragically affected her childhood. Remember, you don’t have to lift a hand to […] Read more

Every year, thousands of acres of trees are destroyed by fire. Add the enormous costs of fighting forest fires, and you can see why forest fires are a national tragedy. Please use fire safely, wisely, and responsibly. Brought to you as a public service announcement from The National Forestry and Wildlife Association […] Read more

Every year, thousands of acres of trees are destroyed by fire. Add to this the enormous costs of fighting forest fires, and you can see why forest fires are a national tragedy. Please — use fire safely, wisely, responsibly. Brought to you as a public service announcement from THE NATIONAL FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION […] Read more

Sea otters were once on the brink of extinction. They’re doing better now, but hundreds of other species are in trouble. Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected millions of acres of habitat for threatened species in all 50 states. So join us. Write The Nature Conservancy, 1815 Lynn Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209. Conservation through […] Read more