What would [insert female Messiah’s name here] do?

Last night I did a very typical girl thing: I avoided a man at a bar because I wasn’t interested in him. Somehow this incident has led me to a frustration with the lack of women-figures in mainstream religion.  I mean, why did Jesus have to a be a man?! … I know, an interesting … Continue reading →

Chick peas, turkey, and beans, oh my!

So, in middle of all of my negatively-let’s-look-at-what’s-wrong-with-the-world rants, I would like to say a little something explicitly positive.  And as a general note, I would like to make it clear that the reason I expound on these frustrations is merely because I have high expectations for humans and our society.  I see great potential … Continue reading →

Helloooooo and book review(s)?

Holy mackerel, it has been a substantial amount of time since I have written here.  I blame it on wavering interest, on a chaotic work and personal life, and on significant life changes in general.  Things are calmer now?  maybe? but then, when does life ever “calm down.”  We just become more equipped to deal … Continue reading →

the individual society, rant 2

I was talking with my mom yesterday about the issue of mental illness in this country, and I realized – this is another strong example of our culture’s intense focus on being individuals. We do not bother to take care of our mentally ill. Especially in Austin, you will notice that so many of the … Continue reading →

the individual society

I read this quote in an issue of the VISTA “newsletter” thing we get every once in a while.  This comes from a woman who grew up in poverty, and she thought herself a lesser person than the rest of society.  She has since become a VISTA and is working to eliminate poverty in South … Continue reading →