Monthly Archives: March 2012

We love Familiarity

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

A mild tempest sizzled recently over the Muppets. Seems that Courtney Love objected to the Muppets’ rendition of a Nirvana song. The teapot tempest brewed in the circles of MTV and social media attenders: but you have to look hard … Continue reading →

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We are a University, not a Bathhouse

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Her genius made Albert Einstein sit up and take notice, and he called her approach creative and significant. Amalie Noether’s theorem revolutionized mathematics, according to a story by Natalie Angier this week in The New York Times. Angier writes that … Continue reading →

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Enter Tonto

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Social media are all a-twitter over the casting of Johnny Depp as Tonto in the reimagined film, The Lone Ranger, set for release next year. And my pals aren’t sure how to respond: it’s easy to make fun of blue-eyed … Continue reading →

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Jonesing for Leftovers

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

My pooch was jonesing for leftovers this morning, hoping for a bite of muesli or a lick of almond milk. I realize he was just being a mutt, fulfilling his animal nature to be noticed, front and center. For my … Continue reading →

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On Solitude

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

One of my closest pals is fine with her solitude. She has eschewed intimacy, choosing instead the freedom that comes with being alone. I have lived with that model myself, trying to find comfort in living a solitary life while … Continue reading →

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On Writing and Intimacy

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Writing a blog is a bit confusing. It’s sort of a cross between keeping a private journal—a memoir—yet knowing that someone else will be reading your intimate thoughts. That makes my journey toward authenticity somewhat muddled.

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Sex Acts and Censorship

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

The Oregonian’s decision to demure over carrying the Doonesbury strip on its printed pages this week took another turn when the newspaper revealed it reported a lie over the details of Bob Caldwell’s death. Caldwell, an editor with the newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Duck Doonesbury

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Leaving town for a week proved joyful. Traveling helps unbind the fetters of work and chores, forcing you outside the normal constraints of daily living. My honey and I spent a week in Istanbul and Antalya, visiting the bustling bazaars … Continue reading →

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