Get a peek at my diary
I took out my little black journal and have been detailing my days, either in part or as much as possible covering a full day. I was curious to see how much I cry. That was the element I wanted to measure. Read more…
Feminism
Intersectional feminism including issues important to women, families, LGBTQIA, queer, trans and PoC; equality issues; healthcare; gender gap; hiring practices; sexism; misogyny.
2014 NJ’s Superhero Weekend for Charity hosted by @ComicFusion – Details & Art Guidelines
The 2014 NJ SUPERHERO WEEKEND (formerly WONDER WOMAN DAY) to benefit SAFE in Hunterdon will be hosted by Comic Fusion on October 4-5 in Flemington’s Turntable Junction shopping village. Comic Fusion will auction comic book themed sketches to raise money and awareness for this domestic violence charity. Read more…
On the wearing of “slutty” clothes or Gamora being called “whore” – Amber rambles.
It’s hard for me to feel confident wearing frumpy potato sac style clothing. I want to feel good about myself and a properly fitted outfit changes how I feel. Most of the time, all I want is frumpy comfort, but it looks sloppy and unappealing. Whether people want to ever admit it, appearance matters even when you aren’t a Hooters girl. Read more…
Is adding a woman to the NYFD calendar a feminist move? As a feminist, I want beefcake to be ok.
Historically, the FDNY has been filled with glorious half-naked muscle-bound male firefighters to objectify them with purpose and consent. This notion of taking ownership of objectification and being sexualized when we want to is often missed on the conservative or the bra-burning feminists. Read more…