Friend of GWP Marcia Yerman has a great piece up at HuffPo today on “Women Who Tech” (hint: she mentions www.shewrites.com at the end!)
Archive: Jul 2009
The Sotomayor hearings begin Monday (7/13), and the media has been talking about her in the most ridiculously sexist and racist ways — “Hispanic chic lady” anyone? In response, the Women’s Media Center has launched a video highlighting the recent sexism & racism against Judge Sotomayor. Check it out above, or right here. The WMC is hoping to inform media coverage of Sotomayor, to encourage the media to do its job free of expressions of sexism and racism. Do check it out, and please spread the word!
It’s hard for me to believe it, but it’s been 20 years since I first visited the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. My mom, goddess rest her soul, dragged the whole family there one day while we were on a Disney vacation. She did it because I, the eldest and nrrdiest of her daughters, was obsessed with NASA and being an astronaut. It also happened to be the 20th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing.
I remember the thump in my chest as we drove up, got out and oh my goodness, I was there! At 14 the only thing that would have been better would have been Space Camp with River Phoenix. Sadly I never made it to Space Camp or met River Phoenix. Broken youth dreams! But back to the Kennedy Center…I went wild. I read most of the placards carefully, sucking in all the geeky information and breathing in salty air. I spent far more in the souvenir store than I thought my parents would let me or could afford. But it was their way of supporting my dream.
We even went on a bus tour of the center. The tour director had his usual trivia questions ready to stump and educate the masses. Only he ran into me. I answered every single question without hesitation or competition. I don’t think I ever saw my mom in tears from laughing and pride every again.
This year we mark the 40th anniversary of man’s landing on the moon. It’s obvious that I didn’t end up becoming an astronaut. A few days after the Kennedy Space Center my parents took us to SeaWorld and I fell in love with marine biology – which I did end up doing for a few years. I know my box of newspapers that I bought at garage sales about the moon landing are somewhere in my basement. I also still have a commemorative plate to boot. I’m counting the days (just over 400) until my daughter and I can go to Space Camp together.
Before we go, I’ll be sure to read parts of Tanya Lee Stone’s latest book, Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared, with her. It’s a heart-wrenching book for me. To love space exploration so much and yet read how society and powerful government officials colluded to keep 13 highly qualified women from fulfilling their dream and potentially inspiring a generation of young girls. But I want my daughter to know what it took for her to have the chance to even consider being an astronaut or any scientist. I plan on a full review of the book on July 20th at my blog.
I sometimes wonder what it would have been like if Nelly Armstrong had landed on the moon with Betsy Aldrin. Who knows what kind of world we’d be living in…Or if we’d finally have that moon colony.
Since I was busy puking my guts out this morning (month 6! when will the nausea end?!), Marco filled in for me over at Recessionwire.com. I think his post is better than any of mine. Check it out: he’s stepping out as “The Man Behind the Curtain.”
Writer Rebekah Spicuglia recently guest blogged for The Man Files writing about the challenges of feminist parenting when sons start coming of age.
Just the other day, Marie Claire featured our very own Rebekah! Their piece on non-custodial mothers — What Kind of Mother Leaves Her Children? — is clearly an attention grabber.
So what kind of mother leaves her children? The kind that sees her children on a regular basis, stays actively involved while her kids grow and change, and loves them in creative, honest, groundbreaking ways.
Hope you’ll show Rebekah some love and weigh in on this important, personal, honest path.
A hearty welcome to a brand new blog by Julie Zeilinger, a 16-year old from Pepper Pike, Ohio and a colleague of mine at the National Council for the Research on Women, where she is currently an intern.
According to Julie, Thefbomb.org aims to demystify “Mean Girl†image of young women — that “f”, of course, standing defiantly for “feminist.â€Â She’s got some great content going on, including this exclusive interview with Gloria Steinem. Says Julie of her blog: “It is loud, proud, aggressive, sarcastic…everything teenage feminists are and should be today.â€
Hells yeah to that.
It’s SHE WRITES’ one-week anniversary, and, thanks to the fact that so many women — including many GWP readers — have joined, we are on the MAP!
Friend of GWP and now SHE WRITES member Jessica Wakeman gave us a fabulous shout out this morning over at The Frisky! The post “fell off” the front page over there already (content flies!) but if anyone wants to go over there and leave a comment on it, it would end up back on the front. Just sayin 🙂
Every day over here is turning into a new adventure with this new venture. I’ve got some exciting tricks up my sleeve to announce soon over here at GWP, as well. Some new bloggers are joining us. Stay tuned!
Can I just say: I am so hoping that Sarah Palin will be giving us a “hiking on the Appalachian Trail” speech soon. How long do we have to wait before we have a woman politician who has an affair (and gets caught at it)? I think Sarah may help us break that barrier. Would be the Virginia Slims of politics. And if Todd can stand by his woman, perhaps quote some scripture about the importance of doing so in these times, I will know that we are closer yet to full equality.
Chest hair, growth spurts, voice changes, lust! In this edition of The Man Files, Rebekah Spicuglia writes about the challenges of feminist parenting when boys start coming of age.
My 11-½-year-old son recently announced that he is going through puberty.
My usually obsessive preparations for Oscar’s visits now have a new urgency. I find myself planning discussions I somehow never thought I would need to have. When kids grow up it’s an exciting — but scary — time for any parent. And as a noncustodial, long-distance mom, the challenges and opportunities for me are unique. Over the years, lots of conversations with my son have been held over the phone. Lately, we’ve had some incredible talks about more adult things (you know … coffee, sex ed). more...
The Sotomayor hearings begin Monday (7/13), and the media has been talking about her in the most ridiculously sexist and racist ways — “Hispanic chic lady” anyone? In response, the Women’s Media Center has launched a video highlighting the recent sexism & racism against Judge Sotomayor. Check it out above, or right here. The WMC is hoping to inform media coverage of Sotomayor, to encourage the media to do its job free of expressions of sexism and racism. Do check it out, and please spread the word!
It’s hard for me to believe it, but it’s been 20 years since I first visited the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. My mom, goddess rest her soul, dragged the whole family there one day while we were on a Disney vacation. She did it because I, the eldest and nrrdiest of her daughters, was obsessed with NASA and being an astronaut. It also happened to be the 20th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing.
I remember the thump in my chest as we drove up, got out and oh my goodness, I was there! At 14 the only thing that would have been better would have been Space Camp with River Phoenix. Sadly I never made it to Space Camp or met River Phoenix. Broken youth dreams! But back to the Kennedy Center…I went wild. I read most of the placards carefully, sucking in all the geeky information and breathing in salty air. I spent far more in the souvenir store than I thought my parents would let me or could afford. But it was their way of supporting my dream.
We even went on a bus tour of the center. The tour director had his usual trivia questions ready to stump and educate the masses. Only he ran into me. I answered every single question without hesitation or competition. I don’t think I ever saw my mom in tears from laughing and pride every again.
This year we mark the 40th anniversary of man’s landing on the moon. It’s obvious that I didn’t end up becoming an astronaut. A few days after the Kennedy Space Center my parents took us to SeaWorld and I fell in love with marine biology – which I did end up doing for a few years. I know my box of newspapers that I bought at garage sales about the moon landing are somewhere in my basement. I also still have a commemorative plate to boot. I’m counting the days (just over 400) until my daughter and I can go to Space Camp together.
Before we go, I’ll be sure to read parts of Tanya Lee Stone’s latest book, Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared, with her. It’s a heart-wrenching book for me. To love space exploration so much and yet read how society and powerful government officials colluded to keep 13 highly qualified women from fulfilling their dream and potentially inspiring a generation of young girls. But I want my daughter to know what it took for her to have the chance to even consider being an astronaut or any scientist. I plan on a full review of the book on July 20th at my blog.
I sometimes wonder what it would have been like if Nelly Armstrong had landed on the moon with Betsy Aldrin. Who knows what kind of world we’d be living in…Or if we’d finally have that moon colony.
Since I was busy puking my guts out this morning (month 6! when will the nausea end?!), Marco filled in for me over at Recessionwire.com. I think his post is better than any of mine. Check it out: he’s stepping out as “The Man Behind the Curtain.”
Writer Rebekah Spicuglia recently guest blogged for The Man Files writing about the challenges of feminist parenting when sons start coming of age.
Just the other day, Marie Claire featured our very own Rebekah! Their piece on non-custodial mothers — What Kind of Mother Leaves Her Children? — is clearly an attention grabber.
So what kind of mother leaves her children? The kind that sees her children on a regular basis, stays actively involved while her kids grow and change, and loves them in creative, honest, groundbreaking ways.
Hope you’ll show Rebekah some love and weigh in on this important, personal, honest path.
A hearty welcome to a brand new blog by Julie Zeilinger, a 16-year old from Pepper Pike, Ohio and a colleague of mine at the National Council for the Research on Women, where she is currently an intern.
According to Julie, Thefbomb.org aims to demystify “Mean Girl†image of young women — that “f”, of course, standing defiantly for “feminist.â€Â She’s got some great content going on, including this exclusive interview with Gloria Steinem. Says Julie of her blog: “It is loud, proud, aggressive, sarcastic…everything teenage feminists are and should be today.â€
Hells yeah to that.
It’s SHE WRITES’ one-week anniversary, and, thanks to the fact that so many women — including many GWP readers — have joined, we are on the MAP!
Friend of GWP and now SHE WRITES member Jessica Wakeman gave us a fabulous shout out this morning over at The Frisky! The post “fell off” the front page over there already (content flies!) but if anyone wants to go over there and leave a comment on it, it would end up back on the front. Just sayin 🙂
Every day over here is turning into a new adventure with this new venture. I’ve got some exciting tricks up my sleeve to announce soon over here at GWP, as well. Some new bloggers are joining us. Stay tuned!
Can I just say: I am so hoping that Sarah Palin will be giving us a “hiking on the Appalachian Trail” speech soon. How long do we have to wait before we have a woman politician who has an affair (and gets caught at it)? I think Sarah may help us break that barrier. Would be the Virginia Slims of politics. And if Todd can stand by his woman, perhaps quote some scripture about the importance of doing so in these times, I will know that we are closer yet to full equality.
Chest hair, growth spurts, voice changes, lust! In this edition of The Man Files, Rebekah Spicuglia writes about the challenges of feminist parenting when boys start coming of age.
My 11-½-year-old son recently announced that he is going through puberty.
My usually obsessive preparations for Oscar’s visits now have a new urgency. I find myself planning discussions I somehow never thought I would need to have. When kids grow up it’s an exciting — but scary — time for any parent. And as a noncustodial, long-distance mom, the challenges and opportunities for me are unique. Over the years, lots of conversations with my son have been held over the phone. Lately, we’ve had some incredible talks about more adult things (you know … coffee, sex ed). more...
