Sometimes opportunities to observe the different socialization of men and women come when you least expect. I was out at Lake Mead at 6:30 a.m. today to support my husband as he did the Rage in the Sage triathlon. I happily cheered, snapped photos and served as equipment manager when necessary. But there’s a lot of…
I have a genius hair dresser who also just happens to be a wonderful human being. Last week when I got my hair done she had this bottled water from a company called Aquamantra. They sell water with mantras on them like “I am loved,” “I am lucky,” “I am healthy.” The idea is that…
So by now most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s to the quitters! Here’s to the people who are still sticking it out! And here’s to the people who just don’t give a fuck! Enjoy! — E
Stuff’s happenin’ folks. Before we completely lose our minds to the holidays, check this shit out. Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but the free Defining Beauty conference is scheduled for Dec. 1 at UNLV. There are lots of sweet things planned for the one-day event, including a keynote address by Naomi…
It seems like there’s a giant pile of things that are about to fall off the desk if I don’t at least give ’em a mention … so here ya go, in no particular order: The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of So. Nevada is hosting a Democratic presidential candidate debate tomorrow (Thurs.) at the…
The fun thing about starting this blog has been the reaction from the Las Vegas feminist and activist community. I am so happy that people have embraced The Siren and the work we have already accomplished in five short months. (And I genuinely believe the best is yet to come!) So even though I am…
I’ve been holding off on this topic for a while — sexist ads, misogyny in marketing, et al. After all, living in Las Vegas is like being in the cultural petri dish of disgustingly sexist ad concepts. (Anyone remember the billboard where a naked woman is wearing nothing but strategically placed sushi? And who could…
I think I’m having an out-of-personality experience because I can’t believe what I’m about to write. … Can we all please ease up a little on ol’ Britney Spears? Don’t get me wrong, I have never been a fan. In fact, I generally try to avoid the whole gossip-porn industry that feeds off of train-wreck…
A friend of mine sent me an e-mail today that got me thinking: I’ve failed as a father. [My daughter] has asked for . . . a Barbie doll. Worse, a blond Barbie doll. Forget saving her from working in porn; likely she’s doomed to life as a truck stop hooker. Now, my friend does have…
Crooks and Liars has a partial transcript from a recent Scarborough show where he not only drools over Fred Thompson’s hot, younger wife, he suggests she used to be employed in the pole-dancing arts. (You might know Thompson because he is a former U.S. Senator or from his various TV roles such as one on…
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