Monthly Archives: August 2017

#WomensEqualityDay: If You Have To Ask, “Why Is This Needed?” That’s Exactly The Problem

It never fails. Women do something, or something exists promoting women’s equality and people ask, often in a nasty and condescending tone, “Why is this needed? Women have all the same rights as men!” Since I would absolutely hate to … Continue reading

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#GameOfThrones and Other Popular Shows: Stop Apologizing Because You Haven’t Watched Them

When I was little, I would go to school and every other day, someone would ask a group of kids, “So who watched ______________ last night?” followed by the raising of several hands, to include mine, whether I watched it … Continue reading

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How And When Exactly Did The Responsibility Become OURS?

There are so many instances where it’s clear who is responsible for something taking place. However, over time, that responsibility somehow completely shifts elsewhere. How exactly does this happen? And when? Here are a few such instances: Restaurant Tipping No, … Continue reading

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