I’m a bit bogged down with my latest book – Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. In this segment, our protagonist Mamah is seeking out the counsel of a feminist author who is telling her all the things she wants to hear as it pertains to her lifestyle choices. While I understand how important it is to have understanding and acceptance, I think it’s a grave error to surround ourselves only with people who amount to nothing more than “yes” men. Though I make mistakes every single day of my life, I wouldn’t dream of only reading or talking to people who are a salve for my conscience. And honestly, this part is just a little dull.

Plus, I suppose I have to also admit to the unpopular stance of not totally buying into modern-day feminism. Gender equity is wonderful, but the kind of reverse-discrimination against men I often see cloaked as feminism seems to me to be nothing more than the same ugly bigotry you see in the realm of race, religion, you name it. An “us vs. them” mindset. I first noticed this when I was in a Consciousness Raising group in the late 70’s; these women were basically man-haters trying to foist their opinions upon naive little moi, but I never bought it.

But I’ll find the strength to forge on, because I know there is a great story there, if I can just get past this portion.