I am so excited to introduce you to Yvonne Chase, a fellow blogger from the SITS Girls network. The first time I happened upon her blog, I immediately emailed and asked if she would consider guest posting. Yvonne is a…
Book Review: Gone Girl
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is damn good. It’s a thrilling mystery novel that goes back and forth between a husband and wife relaying the events surrounding her disappearance. Loved it. I especially like the strong female character Amy. She’s…
Anniversary Mass at the Oakland Cathedral
My parents kicked off their 40th wedding anniversary festivities with a 3pm mass on Saturday at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. They were married on September 23, 1972 at St. Mary’s church in Oakland which is no…
Born Identity: The Injustice of Patrilineal Naming
I had a recollection in my dreams last night that reinvigorated in my mind the importance of keeping, maintaining, and respecting a woman’s maiden/birth name. Culturally, the dominant tradition is for a woman to take her husband’s last name after…
It’s Our Anniversary
In list form, I thought I’d celebrate our anniversary by writing out my reasons for why being married is great. Not to be one-sided, I’ll start with some reasons why marriage isn’t perfect. Negatives 1. You lose your individuality as…
Down with the Kardashians
Off with their heads! I’m a sucker for reality TV. Once I catch a glimpse of one of the Housewives of Beverly Hills or the Millionaire Matchmaker, I’m stuck. This usually only happens when I’m flying. During those four cross-country…
Gay Pride – New Strides
I couldn’t let the weekend pass without sharing how happy I am that New York has approved same-sex marriage. It’s frustrating to live in the gay mecca and not have this right accessible to Californians. I will be elated once…
My Blog and the Terminator
You know what I like about my blog? (Yes, I’m patting myself on the back.) I like that I tell you what I think. Like what I’m really thinking about people, issues, the world. I know very few blogs that…