Living with History

An Unexpected Update

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This is going to be a quick and perhaps sloppy post. I need to write fast because my son has insisted lately that only I can put him to bed. (Sweet, but frustrating because it takes time away from my ability to get my evening work and chores completed.)

So, I have some health issues. I am apprehensive to write or even talk about these issues because I always fear that people are going to gaslight me, claim that I am exaggerating, tell me it’s not that bad, or doubt me in some way. But, the fact is, there is something broken in my body. My gastroenterologist knows that I have chronic problem, I know it, and the biopsy results that I received yesterday confirm it. 

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Focus On: The Equal Rights Amendment

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I know it has been a while since my last post. It has been hard to return to this blog (or anything for that matter), since my father passed away. But I have kept myself busy with my kids and my book. And, I am happy to note that I’ve made decent progress on the book, which I hope to discuss in another post at some other point.

But, for now, I want to share some exciting news. Last month, I had the honor to be interviewed by award-winning journalist Jane Marie of the production house Little Everywhere for Focus Features’ podcast special on the Equal Rights Amendment.

This podcast marks the release of Focus Features’ new film On the Basis of Sex, which follows the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fight for gender equality. During the interview, I provided a historical perspective on the current struggle for the ERA, and I touched upon the research I am conducting for my forthcoming book, Gendered Citizenship, which will be published by The University of Nebraska Press. https://focusfeatures.podbean.com/e/focus-on-the-equal-rights-amendment/

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My father…

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My father ended his tremendously heroic battle with cancer yesterday. Since I have few words right now, I am sharing an email that my father sent to me three years ago when I was struggling with my colicky newborn baby. As the email shows, my father was simply wonderful…

“Very much remember the day you were born and how excited we were and how much you cried!!! You were such a trooper, though, in your first year – a trip to Texas – and – a move to the Buckeye state. And, now with your little girl in tow – in the immortal words of Pitbull – ‘it may be tough from time to time – but every day above ground – is a great day!’ Both your Mom and I are so very proud of you and looking forward to our babysitting assignment.” (4/16/15)

My family is heartbroken without him here. He was our superhero. We have lost our captain.

BOOK CONTRACT!

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I am excited to announce that I have signed a book contract with a scholarly press (University of Nebraska Press) for my manuscript, Gendered Citizenship. I worked with this press last summer when they published my article in the peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers. Now, I just have to finish the book!

When I am not caring for my kids, I will have to focus on my book manuscript. So, sadly enough, I will not be able to post as many blog pieces. Sorry! But, I promise to update my blog as much as possible. In the meantime, I have plenty of of well-researched and interesting pieces that have already been posted. Please check them out. I hope to post something new in the not-so-distant future. Thank you for understanding. 🙂

Hamilton

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My husband and I were lucky to have a date day this week. (He leaves for Italy today.) For our date, we saw Hamilton at the Kennedy Center in DC. Everyone that has the ability to see Hamilton, should see it. I wish more people had access to it. The musical is phenomenal. My plan is to have a more in-depth review of the show here on my blog in the upcoming month. (Once I find time away from caring for my kids and writing my book.) I promise my review won’t be all praise and that I will have some critical comments. But, for now, I want to say that on a fundamental level, the show opens doors. Go see it, if you can and step through those doors. Be in the room where it happens