Barbara StonerUncanny ValleyI was a young woman in the 50’s and 60’s. I remember when there were no contraceptives. When abortion was something you got in a back alley…4 min read·Mar 31, 2024----
Barbara StonerWar Makes theWorld Go RoundIt’s like we can’t help ourselves. Wanted to say “they” instead of “we,” but I can’t let myself off the hook that easily. I’ve cheered for…4 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Barbara StonerExistential DreadFrom The Guardian, October 2021: “This year has provided bitter evidence that even current levels of warming are disastrous, with…4 min read·Dec 8, 2023----
Barbara StonerWhen I Was BraveA long time ago in a universe a little north of here, I was working the night shift at the cherry factory to earn some much-needed extra…1 min read·Sep 26, 2023----
Barbara StonerWhat If?I’m fairly convinced that we will win the 2024 Presidential election. What’s more, I’m very nearly convinced that we will not only win back…2 min read·Aug 31, 2023----
Barbara StonerNo Place to RunThere is a big patch of brown grass in my yard — southern Wisconsin had no rainfall in June. Otherwise, it is as if we are forgotten by…4 min read·Jul 15, 2023----
Barbara StonerAnd Just Like ThatI was in my favorite seat in my favorite row in the Oakland Coliseum that night. All was as perfect as perfect can be. Except for HER. My…4 min read·Jun 21, 2023----
Barbara StonerStuck in the KitchenIn the continuing negotiations to raise the debt ceiling, Republicans want to tie any increase to cuts to clean-energy incentives in the…3 min read·May 25, 2023----