My friend Suzanne Heagy competed in Trivia Night in her new town last night. Her group won second place. She used to play trivia in her old town. I was jealous (in […]
Trivia Night is Not Trivial If it Makes You Happy
The Amazing Yule Boast That Will Fix Your Miserable Life
Have you seen the quote going round the internet about Yule Boasts? It begins, “Yule boasting is an old Norse tradition of getting [drunk] at the winter solstice feast and standing up to proclaim all the great, infamous, and wildly improbable deeds you will perform in the coming year.” It goes on from there, and it’s a truly exciting idea.
Trump and the Bible and God
Donald Trump says “God Bless You” and “God Bless America” and sells Bibles and claims to be a Christian. Does anyone actually believe him? When he was asked if the Old Testament […]
How to Stay Hopeful on Election Day
I am at peace this election eve, friends. I wish more people felt the same. I have faith in the citizens of our country. And I know our country is already great […]
I Hope I’m Not Just Dreaming After All This Time
We should always be stretching our imaginations, exploring the limits imposed on us from within or without, and we should be stepping toward what feeds us. I didn’t think that was objectionable. I thought everyone understood the power of having dreams.
My Top Three Summer Delights
Suzannah Gail Collins recalls three unforgettable culinary experiences. In Paris, a hidden patisserie offered an exquisite chocolate tart. In Italy, a poet’s reading was followed by a delightful moscato experience. In Portugal as a weary traveler, she was surprised with the most delicious gaspacho.
For Women’s History Month: A Short Interview with Sean Connery as Agent 007
Because this is Women’s History Month, the world’s sexiest misogynist, Sean Connery, is interrogated by The Gloria Sirens and can answer only with words he uttered as James Bond. The Gloria Sirens […]
Happy Gwendolyn Soper Day
This is Women’s History Month, which I confused with International Women’s Day, which I missed. But today should be Gwendolyn Soper Day, and as far as I’m concerned, it is. I am […]
The Best Thing That Can Happen to a Writer
If you’re a writer, it may be that no single thing came to mind when you read “The Best Thing That Can Happen to a Writer,” because the truth is, we need […]
How to Get a Democrat to Vote for Nikki Haley in One Easy Step
Nominate her. That’s it. Just nominate Nikki Haley as your Republican Party candidate for president, and I’ll vote for her. You have my word. Why would I vote for Nikki Haley over Joe Biden? Because […]
The Gloria Sirens 