GoldieBlox released a video ad introducing their new action figure for girls (video below). I was thrilled to read in the press release … More
Tag: Culture
Does Hollywood Reflect Our Struggle With Aging?
I recently asked if we are now a Botox Nation, preferring Barbie and Ken’s wrinkle-free faces, boobs of steel that say … More
Words: “The Test Of A First-rate Intelligence “
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time … More
Is It Possible To Legislate Respect?
Kansas City just became the latest in a list of cities considering a law against street harassment that would encompass … More
Ray Rice Incident a Watershed Moment on Domestic Violence?
The video of Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancée Janay Palmer unconscious and dragging her from a casino elevator has by … More
Words: “…Culture Is The Family Of The Family…”
Culture is an important dynamic in our communities and in life. It can be a source of nourishment, protection and … More
Strength in Motherhood
I’ve always been proud of my children. From infancy to adult and motherhood, my daughters have amazed and humbled me. … More
Book: DIRTY WORDS ON CLEAN SKIN by Anita Finlay
The media dubbed 2008 the year of the woman because of Hillary Clinton’s and Sarah Palin’s historic runs for political … More
Women and War
The summer after I graduated from the police academy I was asked to give a speech for our city’s July … More
Merry Merry Up-Side-Down Christmas
I clearly remember going into gales of laughter as a child when seeing anyone talk while up-side-down. Chin talking is … More