Christine Flowers

OJ Simpson’s death is an opportunity for us all
I’m pretty sure that the number of people who are mourning the death of OJ Simpson can fit into the trunk of the smallest car Hertz ever rented. As a human being, I am repulsed by the fact that he treated women like a punching bag...
In tribute to the insight and longevity of Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem turned 90 years old last month. �� The thinking goes that unless you call yourself a feminist, people will send you back to the kitchen, forcibly impregnate you and hide your shoes. Gloria, however, is not...
Born in Baltimore and moved by the bridge disaster
I was born in Baltimore at the end of 1961. Both of them were down there on borrowed time: My father was finishing up his last year at the University of Maryland, College Park, and my mother found a job as a bank teller...
Entitled to more than a 20% tip or just entitlement mentality?
The other night, I took a friend out for her birthday at an upscale French restaurant. But even perfection has its tics. But this night, I had a problem. He disappeared...
Rant against Israel by Jewish director was jarring
A few years ago, a bunch of people tried to erase the memory of Christopher Columbus...
Search for answers in Philly shootings leads to a need for searches
In 1978, I took the first of four driving exams. I’ll spare you the details, but suffice it to say that you cannot convince a Pa. Eventually, 30 years later, I took the test once more and passed. It was basically a matter of pride...
Texas off base to go after Catholic halfway house
When Pennsylvania Gov...
Still waiting for Trump to condemn Putin over Navalny death
I try and avoid writing about Donald Trump, even though I voted for him twice. As a preface, I have to admit that I understand why Trump is particularly upset these days...
A deeper type of love
["cartoon id="282530"] Last week the country marked another Valentine’s Day, a reminder I haven't had a traditional “Valentine” since my fiancée and I broke up in 2012...
Many lessons to be learned from excellent ‘Holdovers’
I was looking for something to watch the other night, so I practically screamed “Free Movies!..
Some thoughts on the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift
When you poke a hornet’s nest, you expect to get stung. That is exactly what happens if you criticize the social phenomenon known as Taylor Swift...
Watching Biden’s abortion speech interrupted a Schadenfruede moment
Schadenfreude is a fabulous word. �� And it’s what I felt watching Joe Biden try and make his grand promises about restoring abortion rights to supporters last week in Virginia...

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