They Called Us Girls Archives | Kathleen C Stone

Feb

A few thoughts on preferred nouns

February 1, 2023They Called Us Girls, Women's History

It's not explicit that the song "Wichita Lineman" is about a guy, but it doesn’t have to be. Back then, a woman climbing a phone pole to repair a line was as rare as a dodo bird.

Dec

A woman takes command

December 2, 2022They Called Us Girls, Women's Biography, Women's History

Captain Deborah Dempsey's most telling comment was: "It's fun to be the boss."

Jul

Summer reading

July 4, 2022They Called Us Girls, Women's History

My reading list is idiosyncratic, a reflection of my personal interests and feelings. How did you decide what to read this summer?

Jun

What we bring to art

June 5, 2022Artists, They Called Us Girls, Women's History

We bring our personal experiences to the art we see, hear and read.

May

In honor of Mother’s Day

May 3, 2022They Called Us Girls, Women's History

With Mother's Day close at hand, I am devoting this newsletter to mothers – mine, yours, all of ours.

Apr

A new writing of women’s history

April 10, 2022They Called Us Girls, Women's History

Current events should lead us to a new way of thinking about women's history.

Feb

Pub date is here!

February 28, 2022They Called Us Girls

Thanks for reading my newsletter these last months, and for reading this one where I share the news that pub date is here.

Feb

Experiments with truth

February 2, 2022Books, Recommended, They Called Us Girls

It's cold in Boston as I write and I'm feeling cooped up. Maybe you are too. I don't have a magic fix but I think books can help.

Jan

Baby quilts, army blankets and more

January 5, 2022Recommended, They Called Us Girls, Women's History

Like quilts and blankets, the history of America is composed of many strands.

Dec

Daughters of Immigrants

December 1, 2021Recommended, They Called Us Girls, Women's History

This month, I'm sharing an article I wrote for MS Magazine. Here it is, as it appeared on November 11.

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