gawainSisters MitfordSometime around 1990, I had the pleasure of meeting Jessica (“Decca”) Mitford. She was writing a book on the American Way of Birth — a…3 min read·Mar 26, 2024----
gawainA swimable creekOn a hot summer afternoon, in the not-so-distant future, I want to grab a towel and some flip flops and wander down to my favorite swimming…6 min read·Mar 11, 2024----
gawainReally enjoyed this reflection and appreciate the time and care you put into it.1 min read·Mar 9, 2024----
gawainOn Writing for WorkMartha Coven has written a crisp, friendly book on writing for work that I recommend for anyone who writes for work, or who wants to write…4 min read·Dec 28, 2023----
gawainWho is Elsa?A new restaurant opened in my neighborhood: Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen3 min read·Dec 1, 2023----
gawainThe “R”s of Unpaid CareIn 2009, the feminist economist Diane Elson suggested three “R”s to address women’s unfair share of unpaid care work: recognise, reduce and…1 min read·Oct 3, 2023----
gawainOn “The Book of Drugs”Years ago, I made the mistake of reading Carrie Brownstein’s memoir about growing up and being in Sleater-Kinney, and it mostly cured me of…3 min read·Aug 19, 2023----
gawainOn “Having and Being Had”I read the first half of this book being annoyed about it. The author, Eula Biss, takes on big and important economics questions, like…4 min read·Aug 8, 2023----
