Monthly Archives: October 2016
Over the past several weeks, I’ve watched with increasing dismay as the Presidential election has tumbled into the gutter. It’s hard not to condemn my preferred candidate’s opponent, whose behavior frankly appalls me. But I can’t get too sanctimonious – supporters of the other candidate are just as offended by my favorite as I am by theirs. If I criticize their anger and self-righteousness, how can I justify my own? It’s also easy to blame the press for whipping the…..
Recently, I had the opportunity to see Embrace, a stunning documentary by Australian filmmaker Taryn Brumfitt. After the births of her three children, Ms. Brumfitt posted a “before and after” shot of herself as she transitioned from a bikini-clad body builder to a lovely, but not quite so skinny, young mom. The internet went crazy. Thousands of emails and 100 million views later, Ms. Brumfitt went on a road trip, interviewing women around the world about why 90% of us…..