On Perfume, Chemical Cleaning agents and “Scent-free” workplaces.
A couple months ago, as I was enjoying karaoke night at the local Legion, I received a fairly disturbing phone call from a close friend of mine. She sounded absolutely horrible, and I was shocked to find out that she had just returned from the hospital after a rather exhausting night. My friend, a severe [...]
...read moreSo I Thought This Was Kinda Cool
Not sure if anyone here is familiar with The Good Lovelies, but they are a three piece ensemble out of Port Hope, Ontario who are generally categorized as “roots” music – they have a real throw-back, Andrews Sisters three-part harmony type feel. Sunday drives and picnics type stuff. A friend got me their first CD [...]
...read moreEncouraging Delayed Sexual Activity Without Shaming
A few years back, the McGuinty Liberals in Ontario proposed a new sex ed curriculum for the province, one that would start in Grade One. Naturally, people lost their shit, because Grade One students couldn’t possibly be taught about … (whisper it with me now).. sex.. in a nuanced and age-appropriate manner. Around me I [...]
...read moreGreetings, y’all.
Well, I don’t mind saying that I was ridiculously excited to be asked to take part in Feministe’s guest blogger series. I may have even squee’d, just a bit. I should probably introduce myself. I am Andie, frequent reader, occasional commenter. I’m a divorced mother of two girls, a former sociology goober (as one of [...]
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