feminism – Enjoying the Journey

We All Have Nipples

August 27, 2019August 27, 20192

I’m beginning to think the real purpose behind wearing a bra has nothing to do with movement. I mean, exercise is why I wear a …

Reading to Escape

One connecting thread has driven my recent book selections: avoidance. What am I trying to escape? For one thing, public discourse these days. Racist tweets, …

We Could All Do Better at Negotiating Salary

May 7, 2019May 7, 20190

Recently, I was invited to the FUND Inclusion Austin 2019 conference by Huston-Tillotson’s CEO and president, Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette. She was part of a …

Changing How “The Wife” Ends

January 25, 2019January 25, 20192

Ever see a movie where, at the end, you feel cheated? Where you want to rage and yell, “That is NOT how this is supposed …

Discovering Barcelona Through Music

January 22, 2019September 12, 20200

Just a few cords on a keyboard. Then, a simple bass line. A few beats later, the satin voice of the singer; in the background, …

Oprah, We Need to See a Better NFL

June 6, 2018June 6, 20182

Dear Oprah, For so many years, you have exemplified my vision of success. You, after all, inspired me to believe I could be–was, in fact–an …

Reading “The Handmaid’s Tale” in 2017 is Scarier Than Ever

March 23, 2017June 16, 20203

Books are my friends. I turn to them when I need a good cry, laugh, escape from reality, and fun diversion. They teach me things, …