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Category Archives: feminism
One-Size-Fits All
I vaguely remember promising myself I’d never write about dieting. However, once I’d joined the Medicare faction I realized the popular caveat “Never break a promise to yourself,” has its limitations. So, as I cast off my reservations and throw … Continue reading
Posted in diets, DNA, feminism, powerlessness, psychology, Therapy
Tagged diets, industry, physiology
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Cranky Women
In his recent blog entry “Understanding Angry Old White Men,” my friend Dr. Gerald Stein stated: “Males pass through a stage of feeling almost invulnerable and immortal, at least on occasion. They rush to fight wars, compete for mates, and … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, feminism, hobgoblins, powerlessness, psychology, violence, women
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Hobgoblins
Abortion may not be a pleasant thought. On a case by case basis, it may not even be the best choice. Moreover, a portion of the population vilifies birth control, which should be another choice a woman, in consultation with … Continue reading
Posted in economy, family, feminism, Glenda Bailey-Mershon, hobgoblins, politics, Supreme Court, violence
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Kevlar Education
Life is full of triggers. I can’t always predict when something will happen that will spark sensory memories or casual remarks or images can send me into a spiral of teenage insecurity. Most people deal with those as best they can. Continue reading
Posted in ethics, feminism, nostalgia, politics, powerlessness, proper response, psychology, trigger, trigger warnings, violence
Tagged emotional triggers, triggers
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Change
The other morning I saw an episode of “Torchwood”1 that reminded me of a gender myth about flexibility. How important, whether in simple conversation or in complicated social evolutions, is it for us to roll with the punches? Be prepared … Continue reading
