Refinement is Resistance

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Scenes from a swing state. Plus, Ruth Reichl, take me away!

Nov 14 • 

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“Time Tested Beauty Tips”.

Lessons in Grace, Elegance, and Human Decency.

Nov 7 • 

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October 2025

How To Save Your Own Soul.

Death Be NOT Proud.

Oct 16 • 

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September 2025

Adam Kinzinger's "Barroom Confession".

Cowardice + Complicity VERSUS Courage + Conviction.

Sep 11 • 

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"There is a special place in hell, for women who don't help other women."

Timely thoughts from Madeleine Albright.

Sep 3 • 

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"No Sleep 'Til"......Someday!

As we mark U.S. Labor Day, some "democracy-inspired" thoughts from Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. Spoiler…

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

Courage, against human contempt.

White supremacy can't win.

Aug 29 • 

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"Suit up and show up."

The power of intentional style.

Aug 21 • 

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The Death of Discernment

And the undermining of originality.

Aug 15 • 

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July 2025

How to Make a Great Escape

Sanctuary in the City.

Jul 11 • 

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Project 2026

@WhenWeAllVote

Jul 4 • 

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A Wintour's end. Perhaps.

Core Curriculum: Everything You Need to Know I Learned at Vogue.

Jul 3 • 

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