Last week, Gawker had an article about women who are desperate to get married and have a fairytale wedding. I never wanted to get married, but then a strange circumstance nudged my husband and I toward city hall. Continue reading
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In honor of the Crasstalk Day of Womanly Things, here is a list of the ten American women who are the epitome of female badassery. What makes a woman a badass? Her smarts, fearlessness and ability to be a pain in the ass of those who would keep her down. Feel free to criticize my picks in the comments and add your own. Continue reading
I was a tomboy from the jump. While I played with boys and with girls, and had a female best friend, I detested “girls’ games” and girls’ things and hated going along with them. For example, I refused to play House unless I could be “the dad,” refused to play Office unless I could be “the [male] boss,” and preferred to play-act a Wild West shoot-’em-up, Holmesian detective drama, or high seas swashbuckling adventure rather than dress dolls. This is not an original story. A lot of girls are tomboys growing up. Many of them change their gender expression as they get older. Some don’t. Some people born with girls’ bodies and boys’ habits gradually discover that they will not be able to live authentically unless they change their bodies to be more visibly masculine. Some don’t. Continue reading
I am not the girl that needs to be told the difference between a field goal and a free throw. I know where the 3 point line is. I know how you get to a shoot out. The questions I do ask are not merely to make conversation, they are for me to learn better for next time. I love sports. I have for as long as I can remember.
On Crasstalk’s Day of Women Things, let’s take a moment to highlight some films that showcase strong female characters.
The following is from our very own LimeCat, Didactics Tactics, who is currently traveling but still had something to say to The Ladies.
Dear Women-peoples,
I’d like to apologize on behalf of a large majority of the living, mouth-breathing species for which I am a card-carrying member.
Just how is it exactly, that you put up with us? Continue reading
The title says it all. Probably best to skip this one gentlemen. Continue reading
Welcome to The Crasstalk Day of Womanly Things. Doesn’t it smell good in here? Today you will learn some of our secrets, some helpful hints on how to engage with humans of the fairer sex without pissing us off, and also how big our brains are (hint: HUGE). Enjoy! Continue reading