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Nonplussed By Fashion Industry Language: An Open Letter

The impetus for today’s post is this article here on Huffington Post. I get that it (and other articles like it) is supposed to be an uplifting, “we’re making forward strides” kind of piece, and to a large extent, it … Continue reading

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Unfair Vanity, Far from Reality

I get several magazine subscriptions. Some are so I can keep current with what’s doing in my field. Some are so that I can stay inspired in the garden or with my writing. And then there’s Vanity Fair. I originally … Continue reading

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Thank you for coming to my party…now sign this waiver! REALLY!!??

When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, I’m REALLY old-fashioned. Like ice cream and cake in the backyard, kids running around, games that don’t really pan out successfully but at least kids are smiling instead of fighting kind of thing. … Continue reading

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NIMBT – Not In My Boob Tube!

Most people have heard of NIMBYism — Not In My Back Yard — the response that typically happens when a less than favorable land use (big box store, landfill, power plant, etc.) is proposed for an area near residents who … Continue reading

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