fiction with a dark edge
One Woman Giving birth, all women become One Woman. There will be blood. There may be tears. There will be fear, and also wonder. This particular woman sweats trembles, grunts, vomits. I offer a cool cloth for her forehead best if dipped in a bowl of ice water so cold my fingers ache.... Continue Reading →
It's the fifth annual Beauty of a Woman Blogfest hosted by August McLaughlin. This year, I offer a meditation in pictures on something women have a big problem with, on our faces and sometimes other parts of our bodies. Be sure to stop by the fest to read the posts and possibly win some prizes!... Continue Reading →
This will be the fourth year I have participated in August McLaughlin’s Beauty of a Woman Blogfest. I am honored to have the opportunity to write on a topic I might not otherwise consider, but which always causes me to reflect deeply. My posts from previous years: 2014: Three beauties and a redefinition 2013: I... Continue Reading →
Thanks to August McLaughlin for hosting her Third Annual “Beauty of a Woman” Blogfest, which prompted this post. Visit her blog starting February 27 to read all the entries. The Beauty of the Known It has always seemed to me that people I care about are more attractive to me than strangers. Looking for confirmation... Continue Reading →
AUDREY KALMAN 