The Comfort Room
I sat in an old, ratty recliner
In The Comfort Room.
With supervision, of course
Someone to judge my every facial expression
A bout of laughter
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Melissa S. Bennett
Hotel Henry and the Line between Restoration and Trivialization
What is a historic landmark without a history? And what is a history without the voices of those who were affected directly by an event or institution? Continue reading “Hotel Henry and the Line between Restoration and Trivialization”
Revolutionary Pens
A MITA member brought this quote, by Anne Lamott, to our attention. Women’s voices, historically, have been devalued and undermined, and women are still discouraged from speaking their minds, sharing their stories, and formulating unapologetic opinions. Continue reading “Revolutionary Pens”
On Being Called “Mentally Ill” by a Student
The balance between taking things seriously and having a sense of humor– sometimes I think my life hangs on it. Continue reading “On Being Called “Mentally Ill” by a Student”
The Right to Write: Woolf’s Desks and MITA’S Literacy Mission
Dear MITA Women,
It is our organization’s belief that it is essential that women and girls have access to writing utensils, paper, and a writing desk. Continue reading “The Right to Write: Woolf’s Desks and MITA’S Literacy Mission”
First MITA ‘Meeting of the Minds’
Madwomen in the Attic will hold its first-ever meeting in Western New York on Monday, April 17th, thanks to the generosity of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsville. Continue reading “First MITA ‘Meeting of the Minds’”
Madwomen in the Attic 