First time here? Here's the idea: TSP is a network of blogs about the many facets of the word sister, and the concept of sisterhood. A sisterhood of sister blogs, you could say. Whatever sister means to you, from identical twin to sister-in-law (or in-friendship or in-feminism), we’ll make room to listen in about it or express it on TSP. Like the slogan up top says, “Don’t you have something to say to your sister?” We've got galleries of art and literature by and about sisters, and a Sisterpedia of sisterly trivia...but now we're getting ahead of ourselves. The quick study: Learn more about TSP, and how to find your way around. And oh—a giant, sisterly welcome.
WELL SAID
'A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves—a special kind of double.'
—Toni Morrison
Geisha Sisterhood
Join the TSP Cooking Sisterhood
At TSP, we love cooking up sisterly comfort in the kitchen. From recipes to chef interviews to kitchen humor, some of our favorite posts are here.
The Story of a Lost Sister
A sister-friend from our extended network, baker and blogger Marilyn Pollack Naron, shared with us a piece writing about losing her sister to cancer when Marilyn was 30 and Iris was 26. Read Marilyn's poignant story in her own words.
100 Things About Us
Astrologer Sheilaa Hite's Forecasts
Oh, Brother.
Her torturer, her most authentic form of entertainment, her competition, her headache, her history…that would be Anastasia's brother.
You Know You're a Sister When...?
The assignment is easy–or is it? Fill in the blank: You know you’re a sister when _________. Wait till you hear what the other sisters are saying.
Who Can Resist a Good Sister Quote?
Certainly not us. We’ve gathered some goodies and hope you’ll help us add to the list.
Bra Rant, Anyone?
Sisterpedia: Meet Our Infant Wikisister
As the suffix of its name suggests, TSP's Sisterpedia
is the reference section, one we’re hoping you’ll help us grow to maturity by adding your knowledge in the comments. Turn us on to new facts and figures, whether for the branch of our ‘library’ called Sistory (history from a sister point of view, from the Muses of ancient Greece to 60s Girl Groups and beyond) or the one called Sibling Science (what makes sisters tick, genetically and behaviorally). Or just click around and have a good read. See you there.
Crewel Words
Now Showing in TSP's New Galleries
No surprise, really, that sisterhood, often life’s longest relationship and always one of its most important, has been the Muse for so much creative self-expression by women, and also by men.
TSP’s Galleries were created to show off that outpouring of art and craft, poetry and prose. Come see a show or two—no ticket required, no lines to get in—and suggest others whose work we ought to showcase.
An Anthem for Sisterhood
Shall we all sing along with Antony and Boy George? Yes! An anthem for sisterhood (bring your Kleenex).
We're a family of knitters on TSP (well most of us), and we've rounded up our favorite knitting posts, knitting tips and gallery shows right here for easy navigation. So get out your needles and yarn, and enjoy!
Susan Schneider
Camilla Engman
Sloane Tanen
Margie Oomen
Have a Sister Story or Image to Share?
Yes, we admit it: We started TSP with a very small family. But this is meant to grow into a site of many voices and experiences with your input. Help us connect the sisters of America (and beyond?) to one another, to illustrate the high emotional watermarks that word holds for you or someone close to you. Add your suggestions in any comment space, or email us at thesisterproject at gmail. Bring on the sisters!
Musical Sister Acts
Read (and Write), It Will Make You a Better Sister
One thing that TSPs original sisters have in common: We all love to read (and write). And we think reading and writing will make you a better sister. Marion Roach Smith of 'She Said, She Said' has this to say on the subject of reading. She thinks memoir writing's pretty swell, too, and you can just start typing along with Marion now, right here on TSP.