Time Magazine Remembers 9/11

Ten years after 9/11, I’m still at a loss for words for how to describe the events of that horrible day, when horror and heroism collided on the streets of New York.  The shocking images of perhaps America’s darkest, most unfathomable hour continues to reverberate.

But as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 passes, I find myself drawn more to stories of survival than images of destruction.

If you feel the same then don’t miss Time Magazine’s special report, “Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience”, a graceful, masterful collection of testimonies and tributes that say everything you need to know about character and fortitude.

Bravo, Time.

Memorial Day: Don’t Forget the Fallen

 As you prepare for what I hope is a long, wonderful weekend, take time to remember those who have served and bravely made the ultimate sacrifice. In their honor, here are a few Memorial Day observances...

HerStory: History is NOT Boring

In middle school—way back when history teachers moonlighted as gym teachers and history curricula consisted of dates with no relevance to 7th graders and definitions that only resurface on final Jeopardy! (a fave, by the way)—the logic that brainwashed people into believing that “history is boring” had legs. (I never drank the kool-aid, personally, but I understand how this rumor got floated.)

The launch of Herstorical Perspectives marks an enlightening separation of fact (history rocks!) from fiction (“history is boring”). As a porthole through which to examine history as it relates to all aspects of modern culture and lifestyle through a uniquely feminine lens (in short, no look backs at the Teapot Dome scandal or analysis of General Patton’s battle plans), Herstorical Perspectives will emphasize that which is most fascinating—the narratives of people, places, and turning points; the human element of the past that informs the present.

Those who recently read Stacy Schiff’s insightful Cleopatra: A Life or Laura Hillenbrand’s page-turner Unbroken know how compelling narrative history is. If you forgot (or simply never realized), Herstorical Perspectives aims to change your mind.