Blogs by Women

Wednesday

Kate's Ramblings and Wanderings

I just reread The Age Of Innocence by Edith Wharton. This is one of my favorite novels. If you're interested in the Victorian era, this novel is essential. Wharton's social critique of the Gilded Age of New York high society sheds new light on the puritanical mores and social codes of American Victorians, and how they were enforced with a chilling and exquisite politeness.

Technorati Tag: literature

Tuesday

Development

Tibet Gala and Exhibit

Interestingly, talking with some of the protesters, they expressed an eagerness to see the exhibit during its run - because really they wouldn't have an opportunity to view the objects otherwise. They were mostly my age (30 or younger), so many were born here or left Tibet at an early age.

The protest was more to shed light on the current issues in Tibet and create dialogue about the curatorial choices made in relation to the exhibit. It will be interesting to see how many Tibetans will be curious enough to cross the protest lines to see their cultural artifacts.

Technorati Tag: art

There were several sex blogs added to the directory in the past 24 hours and I wondered, "we do love sex, don't we?" I, of course, had to go look around.

I never knew vibrators were available at Sears. She's kidding me, right? Porn-Opine says Everybody Loves Lesbians. Do they now? I didn't get that memo. The Wench's Brothel has an interesting poll about orgasms on roller coasters. I didn't answer the poll. I swear. Sleeping with the Misys needs to be hosed down with ice cold water. And check out A Nightcap with Jyl. Her adventures are a nice read also.

Please, don't be shy. If you write a sex blog, add yours to the directory.

Note: I do from time to time refuse to add blogs to the directory. It's rare, but it happens.

Technorati Tag: women sex bloggers

Monday

And the journey begins ...

Masala Adventures

"Masala Adventures" is about my interracial relationship and the experiences it brings my way. My Indian boyfriend "Sunny" has introduced me to a new and different world. It's 180 degrees from my American, mid-west, white bread upbringing. This blog will also chronicle some of the observations, challenges, joys, and emotions that come with dating someone from a different culture.

A gal I work with is on her first trip to India with her boyfriend to visit his parents. She plans on blogging about her three week experience, so please do drop on by and share in her adventure into this new world.

Technorati Tag: interracial

Sunday

Cooking with Amy

Roasted Baby Artichokes : Recipe

Eating an artichoke is like opening a present--getting to the heart is almost as much fun as "unwrapping" it. Like any good gift an artichoke takes some effort to get right. If it's a large artichoke it needs a fair amount of trimming, especially the spiky tips and outer leaves. Once cooked, you have to go through that unique teeth-and-leaf-scraping exercise to get at them. If you want to get to the real present, the prized heart, your chore continue as you have to trim away the fuzzy choke first.

Mmmmmmmm I love artichokes!!

Technorati Tag: cooking

Saturday

Have You Read Some Black Women Bloggers?

I found some Black women bloggers I thought were interesting reads. Sheila writes My Invisible Husband, offering Black women brutally honest advice about dating and mating. Tia Williams finally offers Black women some great advice about makeup at Shake Your Beauty. If there's one thing I hate is going to the makeup counter and finding a tiny section of makeup for women of color and absolutely no advice. What's up with that? M tells us of her experiences as a Jamaican living in Japan on her blog M's World. Marilyn Griffith provides regular poetry and scripture at Rhythms of Grace. I saw an interesting entry on a new rape device at Black Looks. The O'EO Cookie is angry at the ignorance that still enshrouds some people. Join the club. You'll be thoroughly entertained by these Ramblings of a Desperate Housewife. I was! If you just want to read a blog about life and all its tribulations (sometimes Jerry Springer like), take a look at Serenity23.

Technorati Tag: black women bloggers

wAitiNG foR doROthY

signs of the times

here's how you know your president sucks donkey balls: by analysing what news reports report as all-time low approval ratings for the president in comparison to those from israel regarding the removal of jewish settlers from the occupied territories.

a larger percentage of israelis support removal of jewish settlements from occupied palestine (which is currently moving forward again) than the percentage of american citizens who currently support bush.

Technorati Tag: politics

Friday

Health, Beauty (?) & Weight Loss Blogs

Have you ever wanted to run a marathon? Naomi decided to run a marathon and raise money to cure cancer.

Practical Plastic Surgery is much more than I ever wanted to know.

Reneesgetfit blog is a detailed account of her weight loss journey. Calorie counters, diet tips, workout tips. I was tired when I finished reading.

Skinny Kat. Health and fitness. Bitching and moaning.

Francesca's Liberal Wingnut Corner

Patriotism gone too far

I just got this abomination of marketing in my email inbox.

What the hell is happening to America?

I love my dogs, but I don't think I've ever seen such an asinine display of "patriotism." "Apple pie-scented remoisturizer"? I don't even know what "remoisturizer" is -- and I'm a girl.

Maybe for Italian independence day, I'll be able to have my dogs smell like cannoli.

Be sure to hope over there and take a look at the picture!

Technorati Tag: politics