Fashionista Barbie: Why Mattel Got it Wrong
Mattel recently released its new line of Barbie dolls, called “Fashionistas“. Have a look; I’ll wait. I am thrilled. As someone who struggled with weight most of my adult life,
Tag: self-esteem
The Balance of Beauty and Brains
My 28-month old daughter is pretty cute. I know we all think that about our kids, but really…she is damn cute. Everywhere we go people are taken with her and
Worthiness & A Legacy to My Daughter
As a child, I was “blessed” with an overwhelming sense of compassion for others; as I grew older that was unfortunately paired with indescribable feelings of worthlessness. I pretty much
Choosing Your Battles: Is Appearance One of Them?
My parents used to give me a hard time about my ‘appearance’. I repaid that unwanted advice by attending one of their dinner parties in full goth regalia, complete with
Me Teaching Her? Probably Not So Much..
Before I had my baby, I knew who I was. I had it locked up tight – I knew what I stood for, what I believed, how I felt about my
