A feminist discovers marriage

"Being married is like having somebody permanently in your corner. It feels limitless, not limited."

These are the words of Gloria Steinem, said in 2000, upon marrying for the first time at age 66. Ms Steinem is America's best-known arch-feminist. She founded Ms magazine.

THE FULL TEXT OF 'MAN OVERBOARD' IS AVAILABLE IN THE FIRST POST OF THIS BLOG (SEPTEMBER 2005)