I have so loathed the man called Rush for many years. But this time I am seething. Rush Limbaugh is more than a big fat idiot. He is a big fat bully. I wonder how his mother would feel about his recent comments about Sandra Fluke. If women who use … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Misogynistic Bully
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Mom Makeover: The Road from Ho-Hum to Hawt
One of the best pieces of parenting advice I got from my mother involved mascara.I've shared my opinions on mom jeans, Keds, denim jumpers and the like. I don't believe that being a mother is license to be a frump. We all take a few steps away from our dry clean only wardrobe … [Read more...] about Mom Makeover: The Road from Ho-Hum to Hawt
Hearty Susan – 5:00 Fridays
Reposting this (originally posted November 5, 2010) to mark International Women's Day. Let's toast one of our own and channel her moxie to continue to fight the good fight for women all over this planet. Cheers! Susan B. Anthony gave the women of this country the right to … [Read more...] about Hearty Susan – 5:00 Fridays
Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time
Reporting for duty after a much needed vacay from reality. Reality doesn't suck, but it sure does suck the life out of me. Sometimes it's nice to steal away and forget that my name is Mom. Sometimes I like to be Ilina again. You know, the woman who wears dry clean only clothes, … [Read more...] about Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time
What My Bathroom Cabinet Doesn’t Say About Me
I'm not much of a prissy girl. With this new haircut of mine I really don't need much more than a dime size drop of drugstore gel and my fingers to get gussied up. Did I just say "gussied up?" Indeed I did. And I meant it. My entire regimen in the morning is 30 minutes, tops. … [Read more...] about What My Bathroom Cabinet Doesn’t Say About Me
Corporate Sexism or When I Worked with a Couple of Pricks
A tweet from Pundit Mom inspired me to dig deep into my complex past to rekindle the memories I am about to share. Before you read on, let me just say that a) I turned out fine, if not a tish better b) I am glad to not have daughters who might face this uphill climb one day, c) … [Read more...] about Corporate Sexism or When I Worked with a Couple of Pricks