Fairies NOT Permitted

This fairy has a great story. But like many of us, pervading attitudes about ‘her type’ sometimes prevent it from being heard! Let’s use Women’s History Month to keep practicing the open-mindedness we reinforced during Black History month. Perpetuating Stereotypes: Apparently it is fine for girls to be served a never-ending diet of male superheroes…

Just in Time for the Holiday Season

The weather in New England and the Mid Atlantic States joined the Midwest in below freezing temperatures this week. Holiday decorations are springing up all over town. And advertisements for great holiday gifts are everywhere. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. (cue the choir!) (Triumphant music swells) And today, just in time for…

Choose your risks

I admit – I was late to the party. Magazines go into my bag to be read while waiting in line to enter the grocery store. I happened to come across “The Risks of Homeschooling” last week. When I sent my daughter-in-law a link to the article, she mentioned the article had “rocked” the homeschooling…

Do You Believe Your Mirror?

Can any of us look at ourselves in the mirror and see what it truly reflects, without our prejudice altering the image there? Do we always focus on the negative and let our eyes go to the thighs that we perceive as too big, or the ‘balcony’ that is too small? Can any of us…