Tomorrow morning is my third 5K and it's in my hometown of Stars Hollow, so I'm heading to my parents' house tonight to stay over. Way easier than waking up at, like, 5am to head straight there from Cleveland. Mentally there's a lot wrapped up in this particular 5K, mostly due to location, but I'm… Continue reading friday favorites
It is perhaps unsurprising that I am a woman with a lot of friends who identify as feminists. We are all strong, confident, independent, and outspoken about women's issues, whatever those might be. One of these friends even helped organize the Cleveland Slut Walk that was held back in the summer, an event I, unfortunately,… Continue reading the wind beneath my wings
I know women who have had abortions. I know women who got pregnant as teenagers and decided to raise the child. I know women who are now moms because the birth mother gave their child up for adoption. I know women who have used birth control to combat acne, irregular periods, searing cramps, and chronic… Continue reading under the pink
Don't worry: I haven't gone rogue and turned Republican. I mean, I haven't gone crazy here.But, see, I was listening to NPR this morning and they were talking about how when Ron Paul attended his post-primary-party last night, he walked on stage with the Imperial March from Star Wars playing.You know. The Darth Vader one.Dun… Continue reading The one where Ron Paul makes me question my political party
For all the poses I can do in yoga, there are just as many that I can't. Two in particular that I always have trouble with are:The Wheelviaand Supported HeadstandviaThe thing is, I used to be able to do both of these. I took dance for five years in elementary school and, c'mon, what eight… Continue reading child’s pose
