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Month: May 2014

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Misogyny, #NotAllMen, And M&M’s

05/30/1409/25/15
Anita Finlay
1

Jerry & AnitaDiscussing my recent article, Ramifications of #YesAllWomen/#NotAllMen In the Wake of Elliot Rodger’s Killing Spree, on the Jerry Doyle Show.

Jerry and I looked at society’s addiction to misogyny, toxic masculinity and what we can do to open a … Read more...

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Was The New York Times’ Jill Abramson Fired for Being Bossy While Female?

05/28/1405/8/16
Anita Finlay
3

Shock waves reverberated through the publishing world as Jill Abramson, the first ever female Executive Editor of The New York Times was abruptly sacked by Publisher/Chairman Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. on Wednesday.

Abramson allegedly had an “abrasive style” that contributed to … Read more...

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Memorial Day Poppies: Reminder Of Lives and Community Lost To War

05/26/1406/18/15
Linda Anselmi
0

The vivid red of last year’s crêpe paper poppy is long gone though it still hangs from the rearview mirror of my car, a faded daily reminder of lost lives and passing time.  Both irreplaceable.

Closed poppies seem a particularly … Read more...

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Movie: “20 Feet From Stardom”

05/19/1409/29/15
Anita Finlay
1

poster 20 feet from stardom So much of the divine and powerful pop, rock and soul music of the last 50 years has been made unforgettable by the backing vocals of the women celebrated in “20 Feet from Stardom.”

Morgan Neville’s excellent Oscar-winning documentary shines … Read more...

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Play A Hand In The Elimination Of Spina Bifida “F”

05/14/1405/15/16
Linda Anselmi
5

We tend to think of a disease or a disorder like spina bifida as a medical problem requiring the competent, caring hands of doctors, nurses and the like.  So, naturally, we leave the prevention and cure in the safe hands … Read more...

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Mom, Nobody Does It Better

05/11/1405/8/16
Anita Finlay
3

Many women have an a-ha moment when they realize they have become their mothers.  I reacted to my moment with cranky resignation – and a little joy.

Mom is my hero, no matter how many contentious moments our relationship has … Read more...

Community Inspiration Wellness

Strength in Motherhood

05/5/1407/25/20
Suzie Ivy
15

I’ve always been proud of my children. From infancy to adult and motherhood, my daughters have amazed and humbled me. I am the proud grandmother of ten precious wonders and each has a special place in my heart.

Grandbaby number … Read more...

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A Second Mother To Nature

05/4/1411/9/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
3

Mother Nature has seen it all!  But sometimes we can’t help wondering if she needs a back up too.   Please welcome new contributing writer Melissa Crytzer Fry, who experienced all the anxiety of a hovering second mom as  she watched … Read more...

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Shiny New Toy VS Dynasty Politics

05/2/1405/8/16
Anita Finlay
0

Anita Finlay Promo shot 1 Jerry Doyle invited me back on his show for a discussion about the dilemma we all face at election time…if we want real progress, where do we turn?

anita-talks-with-jerryAs Bill Clinton recently pointed out, the media tends to glom on … Read more...

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