This is not a political post, so don’t make it one. I don’t like politics. I don’t like to talk about politics. Half the time, I don’t even understand politics. But what I do know is that it’s the day before Election Day and I’ve received six “robocalls” from political candidates asking for my vote. … Continue reading Voters against political advertising
The good news is…we are not here anymore: The Trouble With Women in the Workplace. And don't have literature like this: But even after more than 60 years, women are still treated unfairly, and paid less than their male counterparts in the workplace. Typical statistics say women make 77 cents for every one dollar a … Continue reading Inequality: Blog Action Day 2014
Umm...no. These ads...I can't believe these were real (see more ads at 22 Vintage Ads to Keep Women in Their Place). There are two adults who are perfectly capable of operating of a vacuum cleaner. In fact, in our house, there are two boys who also know how to vacuum a floor. You want breakfast? Make it … Continue reading A good meal. A clean house. A thin wife. Welcome to 1955.
"We would like to use our brains…" I love this ad. The ad is set to a Beastie Boys song, and the premise behind GoldieBlox is to encourage girls to go into the engineering industry. It basically makes fun of the pink and frilly princess-y girl toys that cram stores. Tea sets. Baby dolls. Feather boas … Continue reading GoldieBlox rocks with smart girls ad
(Disclaimer: I think teachers are one of the most important people in a child's life. Teachers posses more patience, more energy and more excitement in one school year than I have in one hour. Teachers are helping our little ones become responsible members of society. And the last thing they need to be hearing is … Continue reading My One School Year Request
One Kansas Girl 