gawainPersonal boycott listConsumer action is a weak tool, but I can’t stand participatingMay 31May 31
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…Mar 26Mar 26
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…Mar 11Mar 11
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…Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023
gawainWho is Elsa?A new restaurant opened in my neighborhood: Elsa Ethiopian KitchenDec 1, 2023Dec 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…Oct 3, 2023Oct 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…Aug 19, 2023Aug 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…Aug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023