D.J. Eszenyi

Back in the days of innocence, it was possible to choose ‘Imelda’ as one’s Confirmation name. I know. I did it. I was inspired by the touching tale of Saint Imelda’s life, not to mention her typically tragic and early death. At the time it seemed a good balance for ‘Dymphna’. If you were not aware that Saint Dymphna is the Patron Saint of the mentally ill (and latterly of at least one ... (read more)

I thought of concealing myself behind the androgyny of my initials and writing a mean little piece about apple-pie and motherhood and pregnancy in particular. But honesty prevails and I confess to being a woman, and a pregnant one, too. Or is it honesty? Let me search my soul here momentarily. Is it not rather the concentration on self to which pregnant women are prone, an animal survival mechani ... (read more)