Fat Bodies During my teenage years, I knew I wasn't thin enough. I had curves, but I was not athletic or particularly active, so my rounded belly, curvaceous hips, and thick thighs stood out to me. I suffered from irritable bowel syndrome as a teen and, although regularly … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Consent: Teaching Consent to Our Kids
It feels as though a new sexual misconduct allegation arrives in my news inbox each morning. Inevitably, these stories are followed by people crying, "No. Not him!" and perpetrators half apologizing while they insist that they didn't know any better. Crime report data tells us … [Read more...]
Meeting Me in a Cup of Tea
Everything slows down when it's time to make tea. The process of filling the tea kettle with water and waiting for it to boil is a sure and steady one. While the water boils, I set out my favorite cup and select a tea to suit the moment. This could be calming, invigorating, … [Read more...]
