The word “feminist” carries a lot of negative connotations.  A lot of people associate it with lesbianism (and not the “hot” kind found in pornography produced by and for men), unshaven armpits, and anger.  It’s also associated with ugly.
I worry that, by labeling myself a feminist in such a public manner, I’m hurting my marketability […]

In three months, I will be doing something the likes of which I have never done before.
I’m going to be moving from the Washington, DC area.
I will be going to Seattle.
The idea of moving is so huge- and has always been inconcievable for my entire adult life.  I’ve lived a long time with the mindset, […]