The contrast between outdated tradition and future innovation What I saw of the Benedictine College ceremony was edited, of course. Still, the message delivered to their graduates was in stark contrast to what my daughter and her class heard at Longwood University this weekend. I’m sure most of you have seen video excerpts from theContinue reading “A Tale of Two Graduation Ceremonies”
Category Archives: feminism
Let’s Talk About Gossip
How did it become evil? Is talking about gossiping, in fact, gossiping? And when did sharing information become such an evil act or character flaw? It’s an interesting phenomenon and has deep roots in patriarchal thinking. Yes, leave it to men to try to take away the power of women. Sharing information is just that:Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Gossip”
I Thought Governor Abbot Was Going to Get Rid of Rape in Texas
Let’s look at the numbers, shall we? Did you read the new study that was just published in The Journal of American Medicine about the incidence of pregnancies resulting in rape in red states that no longer allow abortion after the repeal of Roe vs. Wade? The numbers are staggering. In Texas alone, where GovernorContinue reading “I Thought Governor Abbot Was Going to Get Rid of Rape in Texas”
Rage Against the Patriarchy
I declare this the theme of 2024 Should we harbor a grudge against Eve? After all, she, with all of her womanly powers, convinced Adam to eat that apple. This biblical parable was the beginning of the tripe that women are cunning, evil, immoral, and need to be controlled, and women are still paying theContinue reading “Rage Against the Patriarchy”
Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States
That’s not hyperbole. Let’s start with a couple of stories: Despite a cautiously protective upbringing, your twelve-year-old daughter develops a confluence of problems, and you don’t know why. Defiant, distant, and melancholy, she has morphed from the beautiful, joyful, obedient good girl you thought you had into this: a stranger. Instead of trying to figureContinue reading “Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States”
A Gen-Xer’s Perspective on Surviving Early Motherhood
It takes a village I’m at a stoplight. I haven’t been driving alone since my baby was born, but I guess I must return to real life at some point. Guilt is my overwhelming emotion right now. Tears stream down my cheeks, and I wonder how they let me become a mother. I’m terrible atContinue reading “A Gen-Xer’s Perspective on Surviving Early Motherhood”
Do We Shame Sex Because It’s Animalistic?
Maybe it’s time to change the conversation about sex I was thrifting the other day and found a book entitled The Secrets to Tantric Sex. The title alone made me blush. I looked over my shoulder to see who might be around, and, seeing no one to judge me for my curiosity, pulled the titleContinue reading “Do We Shame Sex Because It’s Animalistic?”
Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!
Gloria Steinem edition I do love a good memoir, and I recently picked up a great one. Not only did I gain the perspective of a celebrated feminist, but also what it means to foster change by listening to others and gaining empathy. Plus I found a gem of a quote like this one: WhenContinue reading “Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!”
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: Book Review
It’s a must-read! The first of my reads on a rare vacation, I was lucky enough that one of my colleagues loaned me a copy of this book. I typically read a popular book long after the hype about it has died down. But not this one. To say that I loved this book wouldContinue reading “Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: Book Review”
Yes, I Run Without a Shirt Sometimes
Modesty, be damned! Ugh. It’s another hot summer day, and I need to fit in a training run. But the great debate continues to be: do I wake up super early and run when it’s warm and extremely humid, or do I take my chances on the sun and wind to burn off some ofContinue reading “Yes, I Run Without a Shirt Sometimes”
Anne the Vegan 