YES, this is my tip for today! I raised my daughters that every voice counts. Even more powerful is the sacrifice woman made for years…fighting to even have the right to make their thoughts know! It is our responsibility as citizens and woman to participate in the process of democracy.
When my oldest Lindsay was about 7 years old a commercial for M&M appearing during one of her television shows. It was the one with Halle Berry talking to (I think) the red M&M. She was very sensual, erotic and suggestive. I sat there thinking “Who is M&M targeting in this commercial??!!” During the Magic School Bus cartoon show?? This is a children’s show for God sake! Of course I made my thoughts known verbally and my daughter looked at me and asked “Mom, what could I do about it?” I told her she could write a letter to the Mars Corporation. Let them know how you feel about the portrayal of woman in this commercial and ask why it is running during your television show?
Both of my daughters are now of age to vote…and vote they do! Whether you agree with our governmental process, even if you believe our system is in desperate need of a hard look…it is your RESPONSIBILITY to vote! As woman, our predecessors found too long and hard for our right. Time to make you voice heard! (And if you don’t…don’t bitch about our state direction!) Your thoughts?
I can’t begin to collect my thoughts about this subject matter. A young mother giving her 8 year old daughter Botox injections to further her “pageant” desires. Any mother who has any affection for their children would find this story appalling and disgraceful. Lying or not, true or false….a bad parent is a bad parent. I impressed a sentiment to my daughters for several years; you need a license to shoot a duck, to cut someones hair, to practice law, to catch a fish and in Memphis you cannot panhandle without a license!! In Massachusetts you need a license to tell fortunes! But ANYONE can procreate!
As a rule, I hate bring attention to a story that brings that “15 minutes of fame” to an individual who is less than deserving of the media crazy…I have no problem showcasing this mother’s interview! Look, watch, think…is procreation a right or responsibility?
A thing of beauty! When my girls dance it always without failure brings tears of joy. There is a light that radiates from their very soul…it is as if you are looking through a window of clarity.
Courtney was asked to show her talent at the Renaissance High School. The day was a fund raising event called “ByPass” which highlighted Miki, one of her teachers, accomplishments in Modern dance over the past 10 years.
Look out “So you think you can dance”….Courtney is coming!
YES, this is my tip for today! I raised my daughters that every voice counts. Even more powerful is the sacrifice woman made for years…fighting to even have the right to make their thoughts know! It is our responsibility as citizens and woman to participate in the process of democracy.
