What Will I Be When I Grow Up?   Recently, a 101-year-old woman died, the next-to-the-last survivor of the British Air Transport Auxiliary of World War II. She flew Spitfire fighters into battle areas. Her obit reminded me of my earliest vocational aspirations. I sometimes wonder what and where would…

Taking Care Of Myself   As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…

Help Wanted: A 10-year-old Computer Guru By Alice Herb   I don’t know about you but I know I’m not stupid. I have a law degree and a master’s in law. I’ve sold insurance, practiced law, was a TV news and current events producer, director, writer, and transitioned into bioethics….

Jiminy Cricket And Me By Alice Herb   Remember Jiminy Cricket? I first encountered him when I was about 8 years old when I read the story of Pinocchio and then saw the film. You probably have to be my age to know who he is. He was Pinocchio’s conscience….

Everyone Wants My Money By Alice Herb   I’ve been steaming for a long time now but yesterday’s outrage finally made me explode. I’ll get to that event in a bit. But I think I speak for all of us who are being shamelessly exploited. The basic problem is FUNDRAISING…

Traveling Alone By Alice Herb   Traveling alone may come easily to many younger women, but it did create anxieties and issues for most women of my generation. When I was first widowed at 32, I thought that I would have to give up my love of travel since I…