October 2012

You Don’t Own Me: A Singalong for Choice

It’s the last day to register to vote in California. It’s the last day of the Presidential debates. Way to start things off, Monday. The personal is political in the upcoming election. So much at stake for we of the fairer sex. The sex for which is seems little will …

Playing Proust

I find writing exercises are good for the soul. And by that I mean often the only way I can trudge through the uninspired times is to just keep writing. I sometimes forget this and spend a few days, a week, maybe longer, entirely freaked out when words are not …

Post and You’ll Be Heard: Facebook, Bodyform and The Joy of Being a Girl

With all the sloppy social media management we complain about, we also have to celebrate the awesome. And this is clever wrapped up in a pretty package with a big red bow. Thanks to my friend, Jill, who shared this (originally via Mashable). Jill, who once wrote about menarche parties. …

I Am Not Debatable: The War on Women and the VP Debates

The personal is political. I blog about it here and write about it elsewhere. I wear my beliefs on my sleeve, as does my dog, and I proudly pin on a Scarlet A in support of A is For. I support the reelection of the President, as one probably can …

Information is Power: Postpartum Progress STRONG START DAY

Working in social media, you cross paths with people from around the world, and very often those virtual paths don’t go beyond the screens. But sometimes you make friends in real life, too. It’s one of those perks that make up for some of the online headaches and other nonsense. …

Let’s Talk About Pink Ribbons

For years, I’ve written about eco-chic beauty for a fabulous site, Beauty Banter. And come October, I usually receive a number of press releases for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For products being sold with proceeds benefiting various organizations. I was always very selective as to what I would write about. …