Interpretation by Julie Martin I’ve been masking up in public places since somewhere around mid-March. And while the mask covers my nose and mouth and renders me invisible and unrecognizable even to people who know me, I’ve never felt more conspicuous. Walking into the grocery store in March with a mask on was like walking on to a brightly lit stage surrounded by an audience. I’m not new to an audience. I’ve performed on stage dozens of times. Most audiences are warm and resp

Interpretation by Nan Michaud Week 2 : “Man’s World“ Yes, the poem for week number two of “The Book of She” is titled “Man’s World”. Accidental irony? Or just serendipity saying, ok, people, let’s cut to the chase. In grade school I remember being told that, no, I couldn’t grow up and become “such and such” because “such and such” was a Man’s Job. (And PS: stop eating ice cream because you’re a girl and it’s bad for your figure.) I wonder how many of you have had a similar