Free to be you and me: Starting Dec. 1 the DSM-5 — the official guide-book in the psychiatry community — has stopped listing transgender as a mental illness! This, coupled with the UN Secretary General’s speech imploring the global community to stand with the LGBT community, will be marked in history as no less significant…
I admit, I’m running a bit late on a Tired Marketing FAIL post on sexist holiday ads/toys, but perhaps this post is like a Christmas present — the thought that counts? So, let’s talk about Legos: There’s a call from folks on the other side of the pond (kudos PinkStinks for always being on top…
This was originally posted on Christmas Eve 2010 but my sentiment is the same. Please enjoy this classic post from The Tired Feminist: Christmas has never been my favorite time of year. In fact, my favorite holiday is Halloween. Perhaps it’s because I grew up near the poverty line and we struggled so much to…
So, it’s been kind of heavy around here lately. But hey, I’m not a Grinch. Let’s lighten it up this week as everyone twirls breathlessly toward Dec. 25. How about kicking it off with a little altruism mixed with our capitalism?If you’re dashing out to pick up some last-minute gifts this week, why not get…
Putting together this year’s Mindful Giving List got me thinking. Where does charitable giving rank in your life? Do you do donate? I want to know!
With Thanksgiving in just a few days and the Black Friday countdown ticking away the minutes to the mass-consumer orgy, you know it’s time for my annual Mindful Giving List. Call it a clarion call from outside the din. Call it a reminder about “the reason for the season.” Or, just call it perspective. As…
When I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m going to be focusing on local charities (or those who have a big local impact). But I want you to help! Do you have a favorite local charity or group that deserves some love this…
I hope you are having a wonderful Halloween! Here at SCS headquarters, I’m nursing a sick toddler with the hopes that she will be feeling good enough later for a little holiday fun. In the meantime, here’s a few treats for All Hallow’s Eve courtesy of The Tired Feminist: Everything old is new again: Seeing…
As I reached for a warmer blanket for the bed this week, I was reminded that in no time we’ll be getting ready for roast beast (of the meat or non-meat varieties) on Thanksgiving. And when I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m…
Here’s something from the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 5th Annual Plastic Food Drive October 14th thru November 23rd, 2011 Teenagers should NOT have to eat out of garbage cans or dumpster dive – Especially on Thanksgiving Day! Over 300 teenagers need your help during this holiday season. One Gift…
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