This is why we can’t have nice things. Sure, the LGBTQ community can have Pride Month. But heaven forfend it should inconvenience any straight people. Black History Month? No, that’ll only antagonize white people who need 28 days of their own (Despite the fact that EVERY DAMN DAY, MONTH, YEAR, … [Read more...]
Mom Slams Girls’ Life Magazine Cover For Gender Profiling
Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll had more than Back-to-School lunches to think about this weekend. As well as routines and after-school clubs to worry her, she was busy taking down gender stereotyping, one teen magazine at a time. The mother of five compared two magazines sitting side by side on the shelf … [Read more...]
Why Your Pink Product Costs More Than The Basic Blue
Step away from the pink razors, the sweet smelling shaving cream and the pink and red toys, ladies. Seems like we’ve been getting ripped off. A new study by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has found that products that come in both male and female versions will most often cost … [Read more...]
Why Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Are The Best Parents
Even if you’re “Team Jen”, you probably still recognize that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are one of the coolest power couples in Hollywood. They make amazing films, are constantly focusing their efforts on some humanitarian cause and they have a lovely family. And while we are all well aware of … [Read more...]
Tomboy
I have this little girl who has a special place in her heart for backhoes, Lightning McQueen, horses, and hot wheels. Every now and again she'll dress up like a princess, but for the most part she likes "boy" things. She is not opposed to "girl" things, but given the choice would much rather … [Read more...]
The Great Debate
Ok...not really a great debate. Just wondering what others thoughts are on this topic.Cam plays on an atom rep hockey team - they are 10 (turning 11). There are 2 girls on his team.Know where this is going yet?A parent went to our team liaison concerned that the girls should have their … [Read more...]
Buzzkill?
With three daughters, they're bound to gravitate towards different interests and hobbies. So far they have a very balanced sense both of girly-girl things and tom-boy pursuits. They both love fancy dress-up clothes and wearing clickety-clackety plastic princess shoes; they both love tromping … [Read more...]
Foreplay: the Response
A few days ago, Nancy from Flying Solo wrote a compelling post, aimed at her male readers, about the importance of foreplay in relationships. She outlined some excellent examples of how to woo a lady into intimacy... but, as a male reader of her blog, I fear I cannot let this topic go without … [Read more...]