At the Cannes Film Festival, Jessica Chastain spoke out about the need for more female storytellers. She said watching the portrayals of women in films at the festival was "disturbing." You can see her full remarks in this video (as tweeted by director, writer, and producer Ava DuVernay). Say that, @jes_chastain. pic.twitter.com/H7QHnEE5JA — Ava DuVernay … Continue reading 40 women whose stories should be told more often
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Is "you guys" a gender-neutral term? I must admit that I have a habit of using it as such. I grew up with The Electric Company and then The Goonies, which both proudly used the phrase, "Hey, you guys!!!!" I didn't think much about if for a long time, but is it offensive and exclusionary … Continue reading 40 gender-neutral alternatives to saying “you guys”
I made a list of 40 new euphemisms for female masturbation. (You're welcome.) I can't promise that none of these have been used before, but I did try to avoid the most obvious/common phrases. Warning: Some of these make absolutely no sense, but they all amuse me. Taking selfies at The Bean Playing chess without a bishop … Continue reading 40 new euphemisms for female masturbation
It's election day in the United States. If you already voted, thank you. Consider helping others get to to the polls today. If, however, you are eligible vote and have not yet done so I have a few things for you to do today: Vote. Vote even if you know your candidate will win. Nothing … Continue reading 40 things to do on Election Day in the U.S.
'Tis the season to write spooky stories, and it seems like someone was looking for some specific assistance that my blog could not provide. I noticed that a search term that brought someone to my blog was "creepy starting sentences to start a story about a librarian." Well, sadly that person had to go away … Continue reading 40 creepy starting sentences for stories about librarians
Kim Z. Dale 