Author Archives: Judy M. Goodman

About Judy M. Goodman

Freelance writer, aspiring novelist, and board member of Jane Stories Press Foundation.

Gingy

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Judy M. Goodman

I’m missing Gingy something awful! Her gentle eyes and smile, they way she danced around when anticipating a treat belying her sixteen years which would be 75, 85, or 95 human years — depending on which website you consult — … Continue reading →

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What Make Car Does Your Android Drive?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Judy M. Goodman

I’m sick of debating my conservative friends. Not that any I know are fundamental crackpots. They are good people with intelligence, and some have warm, generous natures. They just don’t get it. Case in point: one of my friends, a … Continue reading →

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My New Baby

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Judy M. Goodman

For those of you who missed the announcement on Facebook, I’m a new mommy to fifteen-year-old Gingy. As you can see she’s gorgeous, and the intelligence in her eyes doesn’t lie! My friend Carol found her wandering near the train … Continue reading →

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One-Size-Fits All

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Judy M. Goodman

I vaguely remember promising myself I’d never write about dieting. However, once I’d joined the Medicare faction I realized the popular caveat “Never break a promise to yourself,” has its limitations. So, as I cast off my reservations and throw … Continue reading →

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Cranky Women

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

In his recent blog entry “Understanding Angry Old White Men,” my friend Dr. Gerald Stein stated: “Males pass through a stage of feeling almost invulnerable and immortal, at least on occasion. They rush to fight wars, compete for mates, and … Continue reading →

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Hobgoblins

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

Abortion may not be a pleasant thought. On a case by case basis, it may not even be the best choice. Moreover, a portion of the population vilifies birth control, which should be another choice a woman, in consultation with … Continue reading →

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Please, Visit My New Website

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

I’ve been waiting too long. eternal anticipation! So I took the plunge. Please, visit my brand new website at http://www.judymgoodman.net.

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Jane’s Stories 2014 Harvest Retreat for Women Writers

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

October 4, 2014 9am – 5pm Hackney’s on Lake 1514 E. Lake Glenview, IL Christine Swanberg and Glenda Bailey-Mershon presenters Workshops: “Poetry Presentation” & “Rescuing Abandoned Fiction” Logon to the JSPF Website to Learn More

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Kevlar Education

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

Life is full of triggers. I can’t always predict when something will happen that will spark sensory memories or casual remarks or images can send me into a spiral of teenage insecurity. Most people deal with those as best they can. Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Judy M. Goodman

The other morning I saw an episode of “Torchwood”1 that reminded me of a gender myth about flexibility. How important, whether in simple conversation or in complicated social evolutions, is it for us to roll with the punches? Be prepared … Continue reading →

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