The issue of a legislative and societal crusade against women has been a buzz across social media channels lately. For us women, the concept that women are treated less equal to our male folk has always been a daily and clearly unjust reality. As a group, women by and large get paid less for the same work; overall have different demands and expectations than men … Continue reading #WaronWomen…the struggle continues

This is a battle I face more times than I care to admit. Well, until now. A recent incident occured over the social network stream of facebook that sent me into a familiar personal battle of self censorship. For those of you who know me, it’s hardly a secret that I’m progressive in my political and religious views and I broadcast my opinions in a … Continue reading Self Censorship: the challenges of being so &@*% Outspoken!

“At least two thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity, human malice and those great motivators and justifiers of malice and stupidity, idealism, dogmatism and proselytizing zeal on behalf of religious or political idols.” -Aldous Huxley The author of The Brave New World expressed many prophetic images in his science fiction piece that still remains a classic and required reading for many high school … Continue reading Celebrity Extremist: A Cautionary Tale

Welcome one and all (okay, most likely just one) to my blog. I was drawn to start blogging because I enjoy writing and I’m known for being rather passionate about my points of view. I can be long-winded in  my fervent responses on facebook regarding politics, religion, relationships or hot topics. So…time to transition to blogging! A couple of key points of note: Self-described as a progressive or a … Continue reading introductory bit about me