It’s my birthday today. I was just writing about how the whole thing has got me bummed, since one of the last smiling pictures of my dad ever taken was with my sister and I, a month before he died on my birthday in 2010. To make matters worse, the baby hasn’t been sleeping well. … Continue reading
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activism / banned / civil rights / equality / homophobia / LGBT
Say Your Prayers, Berenstain Bears: Bullsh*t Doesn’t Dodge the Bullet
In light of Chik-Fil-A’s recent clarification that that are, indeed, anti-marriage equality, The Jim Henson company has chosen to sever ties with the fast food corporation, followed by the following announcement on Facebook: Photo: The Other 98% Awesome! Just another reason to love Jim Henson & his legacy. To fill the vacancy in its kid’s … Continue reading
activism / banned / birth / breastfeeding / feminism / NIP / Sally Ride / women / women's rights
Small Steps for Womankind: The Woman’s Hall of Fame Turns 43
We’ve all heard the saying, “Well behaved women seldom make history”Laurel Thatcher Ulrich The Tea Table used to signThe Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 It might as well be the motto for the National Women’s Hall of Fame, created 43 years ago today (that’s 1969, for those of you who haven’t had your coffee) in … Continue reading
abortion / activism / banned / breastfeeding / feminism / NIP / women / women's rights / women's rights
V-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named
There has somethingvelied, unseen, undiscussed in our world. It is one of the most powerful forces on earth; so powerful warshave been waged all throughout history just for its favors, there are books, classes, lives dedicated to knowing it better. It is everywhere; your house, stores, books, TV, your own mother. Unfortunately, dear reader, this … Continue reading
banned / breastfeeding / feminism / lactivism
BANNED!
I am writing you, dear readers, from the jail cell of my blog that I have been relegated to, since I am serving my 24 Hour Facebook ban for posting this (now edited) picture: A friend and fan of my Facebook page sent me this, and I LOVE it. I love the Mama’s smile. I love the … Continue reading
