Tag Archives: life

Why Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies Matter

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

I will admit to being someone who has rolled my eyes so wildly at kindergarten graduation ceremonies that I may have done permanent damage to the connective tissue holding them into my head. I mean, come on. The little caps … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers & The Law

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I was about to enjoy some self-righteous indignation, calling out a few people for breaking the law by picking wildflowers in Texas. Being the person I am, I wanted to cite the actual law. O tempora! O mores! It is … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney, Mansplainer & Mommy-Coddler

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Motherhood is the most important job, and we value you for doing it. Except when it isn’t, in which case, we don’t.

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$98 Yoga Pants or a $30K Wage Gap

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Some days, I feel like I should just give up. Lately, that’s been because of the relentless attacks on women’s civil liberties. But today, it was a couple of articles that took me right back to the days of Susan … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones and Firebombs

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Update: Ft. Worth police have arrested a suspect, and so far, reports seem to suggest both that he is very likely the person responsible and that he suffers from terrible mental health issues. I’m relieved both that he is in … Continue reading →

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