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…Mar 31Mar 31
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…Jan 27Jan 27
Barbara StonerExistential DreadFrom The Guardian, October 2021: “This year has provided bitter evidence that even current levels of warming are disastrous, with…Dec 8, 2023Dec 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…Sep 26, 2023Sep 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…Aug 31, 2023Aug 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…Jul 15, 2023Jul 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…Jun 21, 2023Jun 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…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
