What is feminism? What is a feminist? Does being a feminist or holding onto the ideal of feminism pigeonhole a person into being dowdy or dumpy or old? And is the corollary valid that if you dress feminine and wear jewelry and make-up that you have somehow abandoned feminism? How about this … [Read more...]
Rape vs. Rape: My take on Martin vs. Gabaldon
So, I thought I would let things quiet down a bit before posting my, decidedly sexist, rant on the rapes of Sansa and Jaime. Preface: I read both series of books. I am caught up on Game of Thrones (GOT) and have a few more to go in the Outlander Series. However, I have read beyond the point of … [Read more...]
Easter, my grandparents… very weighty subjects.
I don't know what to call this post. I think I ought to write it first and see what pops up. [going back, i hate the name, if anyone has a better one, throw it out there] I cannot believe it is Holy Week. Churches that do not celebrate Holy Week are missing out. This is the what is lovely and … [Read more...]
Do you believe in Magic ? I do
Do you believe in magic? I was among a group of friends yesterday who forced me to take the stance of magic. I don't care what you call this place: Euphoria? Atonement? Enlightenment? Peace? Utter Joy? Magic? Any time the story takes us to some literal reading of the Bible, I cringe. I know I will … [Read more...]
Fierce Women: Digging Deeper Into the Easter Season
This is not going to be a historical tome on Eostre and Easter and where the two divide and meet. I can't take much of that outside of a classroom. What I am most intrigued with isn't historical mumbo jumbo, its these fierce women all around me. First, let me tell you all that I wasn't too clear I … [Read more...]
Ladylike? hmmmf….I’ll show you who is ladylike!
You know, I had a blog years ago dedicated to my rants. They were funny and often valid. I really do not want this site to become a place for my venting but I can't let this one go by. Some guy going off on what is ladylike..come on? . It seems James Michael Sama...my male blogger counterpart … [Read more...]
