We've come a long way, baby.

When I was in high school, my application to be a page for the U.S. Senate was denied because girls weren't permitted to serve as pages. Only boys. During my last year in college, I did travel to Washington -- to march for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. But that amendment to the Constitution failed to be ratified by enough states. So, equality under the law failed to be guaranteed. I've had a rich, full life, with a good career and wonderful family and friends. And, now I write