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Things I did wrong today

Posted on March 27, 2014 by parentwin

I do a lot of things wrong every single day, as a parent and a person. Lest you think my days ever go any different, I thought I’d break this one down for you. AHEM. Things I did wrong today: … Continue reading →

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Your Selfies Tell the Story of You

Posted on November 23, 2013 by parentwin

Internet, can we just have one thing? Can’t we just do one trend without talking it to death, dissecting every side, defending, offending, attacking, contemplating, etc.? Must we intellectualize everything? Well, truth be told, I don’t mind discussing every tiny … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with This Picture? Why Maria Kang Can’t Tell People What to Do.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by parentwin

Maria Kang is getting a lot of heat for this photo: Now, I came here to defend her, actually. That had been my idea. I mean, she’s clearly “fitspiration,” and that’s a genre. People attacking her for ‘what she does’ (which is … Continue reading →

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FYI (If You’re a Human Being)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by parentwin

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably by now seen the cocky, controlling, pretty weird letter written by Kim Hall to all teenage girls her teenage boys may ever come into contact with online. There have already been a number of amazing responses, … Continue reading →

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Caloric Content of Muffins Outweighs Gruesome Texas Showdown in State Senate

Posted on June 26, 2013 by parentwin

At 11:30 p.m. last night, eastern time, I sat hunched over my desk, a glass of wine at the ready, readying manuscripts to send to magazine editors. I nearly jumped out of my chair when the shrill sounds of a … Continue reading →

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Slice of Life – Hats

Posted on June 6, 2013 by parentwin

So, as we were moving, I came across my old fedora that I’d bought in San Diego in 2007 one day when I was feeling sassy. It’s rad, but I never wear it anymore because at 30 years old, being … Continue reading →

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How to Unmask an MRA in Ten Easy Steps

Posted on May 22, 2013 by parentwin

In this new online world where voices of marginalized groups finally get somewhat of a chance to make themselves heard, the viewpoints that go against the dominant ideology challenge and make uncomfortable those sitting in a place of privilege. And … Continue reading →

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Shoe Slice

Posted on May 20, 2013 by parentwin

You know those Facebook photos that are supposed to make you feel bad about your life? The ones with the camera-angled legs tapering down to perfectly pedicured toes in front of a majestic ocean view? Enough, I say, of the silly, … Continue reading →

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Clyming the Walls of Feminism

Posted on May 15, 2013 by parentwin

Clyming the Walls of Feminism A critical look at some of the problems in feminism, including male leadership and infighting, as well as censorship. Worth your read

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So, You Think You Want to Promote, Huh?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by parentwin

Over on the writing blog, I’m talking about how to gain more followers who are actually interested in what you are doing and will share your stuff because they like it. These work.   …   Promoting yourself.   It … Continue reading →

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