When I was a child, I used to walk along the cracks in the pavement at recess. Carefully walking as if on a tightrope. Each step I took a vivid reminder of the fine line I walked at home and at school, where one false move and I might garner attention. Whether it was good… Continue reading The Bullets We’ve Taken
Category: Feminism
Martin Luther King Day
Today is Martin Luther King Day, where service events abound. I chose to volunteer at a Poverty Simulation, where I was given the job of being the SuperFood Clerk. Those involved in the simulation had to buy their food, clothing, miscellaneous supplies, and prescriptions through me. Fifteen minutes represents a week, so an hour is… Continue reading Martin Luther King Day
Three Fingers
I hold up three fingers in the silence between us. Her brown eyes meet mine, shining with tears. “I am sorry,” she says, even though there is no need for it. She has done nothing wrong, yet that is often the only words people are able to say once they learn my history. The scars… Continue reading Three Fingers
Stand against Harassment and Abuse and Death Threats Please
(#)gamergate is a war on women. The culture of gaming is often saturated with misogyny to a terrifying degree, and gamergate has unveiled it for all to see. This should terrify people, and yet there are people out there that will dismiss the harassment and death threats leveled at women (and any who support them)… Continue reading Stand against Harassment and Abuse and Death Threats Please
Banned Books Week: Reflections
Inspired by the Banned Books Blog Party hosted by Hannah Givens. Reflections It would probably take me quite some time to go over every book that heavily influenced me over the years, especially those that appear on numerous banned book lists. Instead, I’ll finish off this week with a reflection. The most common theme for… Continue reading Banned Books Week: Reflections
Banned Books Week: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Inspired by the Banned Books Blog Party hosted by Hannah Givens over at Things Matter. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson I don’t remember exactly when I picked up this book. I’d put it anywhere between senior year of high school and second year of college. I was reading a lot of young adult novels back… Continue reading Banned Books Week: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Banned Books Week
I write this to join the Banned Books Blog Party hosted by Hannah Givens over at Things Matter I love books. Growing up, we visited the library often, and I would pick up a huge handful of books, sometimes more than my little kid arms could carry. I wanted to read everything. To learn everything.… Continue reading Banned Books Week
Traveling the Internets Again
I may make this a regular post. I read a lot, and sharing what I read may be helpful to some. So without further ado, here is what I’ve read this past week: Writing How to Structure a Premise for Stronger Stories <— Great article to help you strengthen your stories. The Different Levels of… Continue reading Traveling the Internets Again
How Society Views Women Influences People
This is a round-up of articles concerning the terrible and horrifying massacre by Elliot Rodgers. #YesAllWomen What Is It About Men That They’re Committing These Horrible Massacres? I don’t ever talk about this because it’s Super Hard by Jess Fink More Thoughts on what Happened by Kate #YesAllWomen: I will not be Silent by Teresa… Continue reading How Society Views Women Influences People
Reshaping Reality 