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God gave me a daughter so I could be a better feminist

by admin | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Women and Politics

Yes, she did. When my daughter Emily was born I thought I knew the type of feminist I was and the type of feminism I believed in. Objectification of women was bad, equal pay for work of equal value was good, delaying reproduction until one was financially secure and...

Always say “YES” if you have the chance to hold a new baby

by admin | Mar 12, 2015 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized

What is it about new babies? Is it that they smell so wonderful that they’ve made a product (baby powder) that is supposed to smell like a newborn (it doesn’t come close). Is it their teeny tininess? How exactly is it that something so small can be a miniature version...

Dear Rogers (Do you really wonder why Canadians dislike you?)

by admin | Feb 18, 2015 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Uncategorized

Dear Rogers Thank you so much for the very nice hockey themed gift bag with the “real” hockey lace” string handles. If you knew anything about me you would know what a MAJOR waste of money it was to give me this bag. I would also like to thank you for the contract I...

Please call me “Cunt” to my face

by admin | Jan 7, 2015 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Uncategorized, Women and Politics

“Cunt” is likely one of, if not, the word that makes me madder than any other word in the English language. There is no male equivalent. There is a harshness and underlying threat of violence that tends to accompany it; the vengeance with which it is usually spewed is...

Dear Mr. Zuckerberg ( I think it’s time )

by admin | Jan 6, 2015 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Uncategorized

January 6th, 2015 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, I commend you on your decision to read a new book every other week. As a public persona I am certain you are aware of how your actions impact those who look up to and respect you, especially today’s young people. I know you are a...

Legitimizing an Unethical and Disrespectful Practice: Enabling Doctors to Deny Women Birth Control

by admin | Dec 11, 2014 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Women and Politics

Simple Solutions to Complicated Situations are Inadequate. Overriding a woman’s decision to control when she wants to reproduce because one has completed medical school is unprofessional. No other “profession” can afford to indulge in this type of personal opinion...
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