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Why are you not a feminist?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by amindfullife

“Feminism has fought no wars. It has killed no opponents. It has set up no concentration camps, starved no enemies, practiced no cruelties. Its battles have been for education, for the vote, for better working conditions, for safety in the … Continue reading →

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Tribute to a life of courage

Posted on November 24, 2012 by amindfullife

A somewhat different post today, but an obituary in the Financial Times weekend paper touched me in a way few have in recent times.  A woman who defied the great might of bullies and organised crime of the modern era … Continue reading →

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More about swimming with sharks

Posted on November 9, 2012 by amindfullife

Sitting here, at the back of the near empty class room, most of the afternoon, working on my computer, reading the paper…just sitting.  Being a needed presence to my daughter writing thus far the most difficult two exams.  Not really … Continue reading →

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Swimming with sharks

Posted on November 8, 2012 by amindfullife

This past week has felt somewhat like my last diving experience 20 years ago.  My husband and I had learnt how to dive during our time down under while living in Australia.  We took lessons, did our requisite deep dives … Continue reading →

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