Body Attack (?!!)
Body attack – these two words tell me very strongly what is wrong with our culture today. When it is seem as okay to name a workout course after the act of hating your body so much that you wish … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: feminism
Free to Be
I have been amused to see that many of my friends have noticed the forthcoming Lego Friends line in the past few days, and not a one has been terribly impressed. In fact, there’s been a lovely little harvest of … Continue reading →
Oh, Lego…
I’m not sure if you have heard yet, but Lego Friends are coming soon: Lego Is for Girls http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/lego-is-for-girls-12142011.html … … … Why, how condescending! Last I checked, I was a girl, and you know what? I grew up loving … Continue reading →
People Are (Should Be) People
Before I was a parent, I didn’t think too much about gender sex equality. I never felt that I was less for being a woman, did not and still do not particularly care if how I look offends someones’ delicate … Continue reading →
Digging In
First things first: Police told to move along as anti-bank protesters camp out at St Paul’s http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/oct/16/occupy-london-protest-st-pauls I declare this to be flat-out awesome. The city of London might be too askeered (scared) to let the protesters to the Stock … Continue reading →
Not Much of a Girl
I’ve never much fitted into the girl stereotype. I rarely wear dresses, I never worried a whit about planning a dream wedding, and you probably don’t want to hear my thoughts about so-called fashion. Having said that, I’ve always been … Continue reading →
I’m Not Crazy!
Wait, I am… but not when it comes to perceived pressure to conform to a weird and distressing socio-economic norm: UK families face consumer pressure, says report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14898614 I also saw it called ‘brand bullying’, which really… the whole concept … Continue reading →
Random Bits
I’m at work today, hooray hooray! It’s cloudy, and I’m grateful that I’m too chilly to want to open the door for a breeze – they are laying manure in the fields behind my in-law’s house, and… well… ew. Anyways, … Continue reading →
Thar She Blows!
It seems that autumn is already trying to blow in with a vengeance – yay! Autumn is my favourite season, so sitting here watching rain and cold splat against the sliding glass doors brings me immense joy. Oh sure, it’s … Continue reading →
Another Moment of Relief
Downing Street forces U-turn on Nadine Dorries abortion proposals http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/31/downing-street-uturn-abortion-proposals Can we say whew? Whew! Granted, this doesn’t magically make it go away – it’s still not been determined if it’s going to be up for discussion as such, but … Continue reading →