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Tag: Culture

Lost In Translation Of GoldieBlox’s Ad

GoldieBlox released a video ad introducing their new action figure for girls (video below). I was thrilled to read in the press release … More

Culture, GoldieBlox Action Figure, inspiration, Women's History

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

Agism, Culture, Health

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

Books, Culture, inspiration, Quotes

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

Community, Culture, Decency Laws, Sexual Harassment

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

Culture, Domestic Abuse, NFL, Wellness
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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

Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Culture, Quotes

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

Culture, Motherhood, Natural child birth, Wellness

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

2008 Election, Books, Culture, Sexism
Women and War

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

Culture, Quotes, Virginia Woolf, Will Rogers, Wormen's History in War
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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

Christmas, Culture, Music

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