Sharon L. ShellyThe Cat Who Walks by HimselfA story of (so far) unrequited loveOct 27, 20221Oct 27, 20221
Sharon L. ShellyThey Walk Among UsThe women who have had abortions — but will never say so.May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Sharon L. ShellyA Quaker’s QueryWhat if the Light were not a grail to be sought? Not a journey to a far country from which you might return weary and empty-handed?Mar 20, 2022Mar 20, 2022
Sharon L. ShellyThe Really Bad Joke that Just Won’t Die“If rape is inevitable, just lie back and enjoy it.”Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Sharon L. ShellyWhy Are You Writing About Religion?Since joining Medium a year ago, I’ve been amazed (and sometimes disturbed) by the range of pieces published under the Religion rubric. Not…Feb 18, 20226Feb 18, 20226
Sharon L. Shelly“Didn’t You Know? They Were Passing.”The memories shared here were triggered by Tim Wise’s recent essay on historical memory.Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
Sharon L. ShellyThe Power of Spiritual LaughterMany years ago, during my father’s final decline, my sister and I organized ourselves to relieve my mother, who refused to leave Dad’s…Dec 21, 20211Dec 21, 20211
Sharon L. ShellyGish-Galloping Away: The Right’s Favorite Rhetorical StrategyWikipedia defines Gish gallop as follows:Nov 19, 20211Nov 19, 20211
Sharon L. Shelly3 Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing Listicles (and Some Disordered Thoughts on How to Kick the…Every morning, sometime between “first breakfast” (5 a.m.) and my third mug of café au lait, I open my Medium Daily Digest and scan the…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Sharon L. ShellyThe Secret Serenity of an Old Plain JaneFrom my earliest childhood, it was made clear to me that my face would not be my fortune.Oct 28, 202117Oct 28, 202117