I participated in the A Day Without a Woman nationwide strike. No work, no shopping — except at woman or minority-owned businesses — and wearing red to show support. It should have been no problem for me. Most days I work from home, and I don't shop or dine out regularly. However, this day I found it difficult to stay put. I felt trapped. There were all these things I wanted to do, or felt I needed to do, now that I couldn't; of course, on my own volition. I was restless, and uneasy. But if I … [Read more...]